The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 38,600
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i
215 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
154 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

▶ REPLAY
15.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
BMW 325i
15.74 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 325i
32 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
529 mi
Range
853 mi
BMW 325i
529 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 325i
140.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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