The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10)
€ 117,600
€ 34,300
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
174 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.77 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
17.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
35 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
639 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
639 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
139.9 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
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
