The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 35,400
€ 38,900
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.3
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.44 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
632 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
