The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 41,200
€ 38,900
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.78 %
General
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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12.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.91 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 330i
33 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
544 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW 330i
544 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW 330i
136.5 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
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
