The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 38,600
€ 25,200
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 5.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
178.4
106.3
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
154 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
529 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
