The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)

€ 39,400
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325xi
€ 34,200
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200

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 16V.
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (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 (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (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 1.9 JTDM 16V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)

General

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Performance

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
150 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

 REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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