The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (08 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 66,000
BMW M3 (08 - 11) BMW M3
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 66,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
57
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
71.5
78.9
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (08 - 11)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
BMW M3 (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.32 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

General

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
5
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
414 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
8.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.95 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW M3
19 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
316 mi
Range
604 mi
BMW M3
316 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
148.1 kWh
BMW M3
235 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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