The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)

€ 40,000
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 38,900
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 40,000
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 BMW 325d 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 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)

General

BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325d
201 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d
317 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

 REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW 325d
17.66 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 325d
39 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
30 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 325d
621 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 325d
125.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325d
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data