The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 117,600
€ 24,900
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M3 CS 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 1.8 MPI 16V.
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
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 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.05 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
F80
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
174 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
572 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
144 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
