The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 117,600
€ 25,200
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.1 cm longer, 4.9 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1424
1877
2037
1422
1828
1975
1877 mm
Width
1828 mm
2037 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1424 mm
Height
1422 mm
2812
4671
2700
4660
4671 mm
Length
4660 mm
2812 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
1660 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
2100 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.33 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
F80
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
454 bhp
at 6250 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 bhp
118 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
600 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
600 NM
280 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
174 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
54 m
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
3.66 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.18 kg/bhp
BMW M3 CS
3.66 kg/bhp
13.18 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW M3 CS
33 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
439 mi
Range
737 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
440 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
445 L
Boot Capacity
405 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
