The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 39,100
€ 41,200
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
55.9
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178.4
106.3
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.15 %
General
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
142 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.67 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 320d
41 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
33 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
665 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW 320d
665 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
117.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
216 kWh
BMW 320d
117.3 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
