The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 52,800
€ 41,200
€ 52,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 1.4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.3
71.3
80
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
106.3
183.5
182 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.6 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
44 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
600 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
216 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
