The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 40,000
€ 41,200
€ 40,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i is 1.9 inches longer, 0 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.5
71.9
81.4
56
72
77.8
71.9 in
Width
72 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
112.2
185.4
106.3
183.5
185.4 in
Length
183.5 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.91 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
G20
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 B48
Engine Series
B48-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
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i
221 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
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.7 lb/hp
14.51 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
43 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 320i
43 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
36 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
667 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW 320i
667 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 320i
104.1 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
