The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 38,700
€ 25,600
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
55.9
71.5
78.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.88 %
General
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
147 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
836 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
107 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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
