The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 35,500
€ 26,600
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325i Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
55.8
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.8 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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.73 %
General
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
151 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
15.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
15.84 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
27 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
455 mi
Range
725 mi
BMW 325i Touring
455 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
162.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
