The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 43,800
€ 25,200
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.9 %
General
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium 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 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 330xi
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
13.74 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 330xi
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
