The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 42,000
€ 43,300
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW 330xi
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 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %
General
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
14.68 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
388 mi
Range
354 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
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).
229.2 kWh
BMW 330xi
191.4 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
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
