The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 42,900

€ 41,600

€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 5.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.97 %

General
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A9.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
215 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i Touring
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
17.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
17.79 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
28 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
21 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
588 mi
BMW 325i Touring
472 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
152.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
157.2 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325i Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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