The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 37,200

€ 43,300

€ 37,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 325xi is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 14 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1421
1817
1989
1422
1828
1975
1817 mm
Width
1828 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1421 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4520
2700
4660
4520 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
1615 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2180 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
5.28 %

General
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A.000

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2996 CC
Engine Capacity
3195 CC
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 bhp
256 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
322 NM
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325xi
270 NM
322 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
152 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.66 kg/bhp
BMW 325xi
7.51 kg/bhp
6.66 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 325xi
36 mpg
23 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
69 L
495 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data