The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 36,400
€ 34,300
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.9 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1421
1817
1989
1422
1828
1975
1817 mm
Width
1828 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1421 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4531
2700
4660
4531 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
155 kg
9.34 %
General
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
2387 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 bhp
206 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
270 NM
400 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.06 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
7 kg/bhp
8.06 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 325i
39 mpg
42 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
544 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 325i
544 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 325i
136.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
