The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 36,100

€ 36,300

€ 36,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.18 %

General
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
939 A2.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
150 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.39 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.59 lb/hp
23.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 325i
26 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
435 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW 325i
435 mi
613 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
146.1 kWh
BMW 325i
170.4 kWh
146.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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