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 0.4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V.
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 1.9 JTDM 8V
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.31 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
F80
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 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-six gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
21 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
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
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V
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
