The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

€ 45,500
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330i
€ 41,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 45,500
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 330i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 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
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
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 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
178.4 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.18 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
152 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
13.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.7 lb/hp
14.51 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
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW 330i
28 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW 330i
472 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 330i
157.2 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data