The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 71,800
BMW M3 (14 - 18) BMW M3
€ 40,100
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 71,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW M3 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.1
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
73.9
80.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
73.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW M3 (14 - 18)
110.7
183.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
183.9 in
Length
183.5 in
110.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
BMW M3 (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.05 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
F80
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 automatic transmission

Engine

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3
406 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
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
551 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
162.5 kWh
BMW M3
166.7 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data