The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 66,000
€ 25,200
€ 66,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M3 is 8 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 2.5 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1447
1817
2005
1422
1828
1975
1817 mm
Width
1828 mm
2005 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1447 mm
Height
1422 mm
2761
4580
2700
4660
4580 mm
Length
4660 mm
2761 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1680 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2150 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
125 kg
7.44 %
General
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
8
Cylinders
4
3999 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
414 bhp
at 8300 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
400 NM
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
400 NM
280 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
4.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
BMW M3
4.06 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3
23 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
316 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
235 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 M3
235 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
470 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
