The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 37,900
€ 38,900
€ 37,900
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 3.6 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1434
1811
2031
1422
1828
1975
1811 mm
Width
1828 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1434 mm
Height
1422 mm
2810
4624
2700
4660
4624 mm
Length
4660 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1615 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.1 %
General
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
3195 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
256 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
322 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.31 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.65 kg/bhp
6.31 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
583 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
121.2 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
121.2 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
260 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
