The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 41,100

€ 36,600

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 328i is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.5
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.76 %

General
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
939 A9.000

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
26 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
548 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
148.1 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data