The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 36,800
€ 41,200
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 325i
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 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.91 %
General
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
154 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 325i
33 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
551 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW 325i
551 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
216 kWh
BMW 325i
134.5 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
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
