The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 41,200
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 34,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
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 xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.5 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

General

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 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
215 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
150 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
BMW 325i
16.77 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 325i
29 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
477 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 325i
477 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 325i
155.3 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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