The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CRT M DKG (11 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 130,000
€ 41,200
€ 130,000
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 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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.78 %
General
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S65
Engine Series
S65-B40
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
444 hp
at 8300 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
444 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
325 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 CRT
325 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
180 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CRT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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8.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
BMW M3 CRT
8.22 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M3 CRT
19 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
308 mi
Range
376 mi
BMW M3 CRT
308 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
216 kWh
BMW M3 CRT
240.6 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
475 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CRT
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
