The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 (14 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 71,800
€ 41,200
€ 71,800
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 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56.1
73.9
80.2
56
72
77.8
73.9 in
Width
72 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
110.7
183.9
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.33 %
General
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
F80
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
425 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3
425 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
406 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3
406 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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8.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW M3
8.27 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M3
27 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
20 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
424 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW M3
424 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
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 M3
166.7 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
328 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
