The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 38,200

€ 40,300

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,300
ⓘ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 Touring is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4486 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.29 %

General
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F31
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 Touring
181 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
142 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
39 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
28 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
611 mi
Range
386 mi
BMW 320i Touring
611 mi
386 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
210.3 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
115.6 kWh
210.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
422 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 24V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft