The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d DPF (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 35,700

€ 43,300

€ 35,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325d DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 325d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
55.9
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.15 %

General
BMW 325d DPF
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
939 A.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
194 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325d DPF
295 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 325d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
18.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
18.18 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
40 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
642 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 325d DPF
642 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
121.3 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d DPF
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data