The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Q-Tronic (09 - 10)
€ 38,200

€ 31,000

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V.
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
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
178.2
106.3
183.5
178.2 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.16 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A2.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
154 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.25 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
32 mpg
34 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
536 mi
Range
630 mi
BMW 325i Touring
536 mi
630 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
138.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
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