The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
€ 40,300

€ 30,400

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 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 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 Touring
215 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
153 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
16.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.19 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
16.56 lb/hp
21.19 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
31 mpg
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
515 mi
Range
805 mi
BMW 325i Touring
515 mi
805 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
144 kWh
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.0 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