The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

€ 42,000
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 330xi
€ 34,300
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 330xi 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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
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 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)

General

BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

 REPLAY
14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
139.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
191.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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