The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)

€ 38,700
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 34,400
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,400

ⓘ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 2.2 JTS 16V.
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
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 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.05 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V (08 - 09)

General

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B25
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325xi
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Performance

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 325xi
24 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
16 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
473 mi
BMW 325xi
395 mi
473 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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).
174.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
187.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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