The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 38,300
€ 34,200
€ 38,300
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 330i 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 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.55 %
General
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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13.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.24 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 330i
27 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
450 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 330i
450 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 330i
164.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
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
