The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 130,000
€ 34,200
€ 130,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CRT is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
55.7
71.5
78.9
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.7 in
Height
56 in
108.7
181.7
106.3
183.5
181.7 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.43 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
180 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
308 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
240.6 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 CRT
240.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
694 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
