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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
57
71.5
78.9
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
108.7
180.3
106.3
183.5
180.3 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.45 %
General
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
V8 gasoline 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
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
