The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

€ 39,400
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325xi
€ 41,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (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 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

General

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 325xi
215 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 325xi
199 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Performance

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
150 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
16.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
16.77 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW 325xi
495 mi
376 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).
216 kWh
BMW 325xi
149.7 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 325xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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