The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M3 CS M DKG (18 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 117,600
€ 38,900
€ 117,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.71 %
General
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S55
Engine Series
S55-B30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
454 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW M3 CS
454 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
443 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW M3 CS
443 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3 CS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
8.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
BMW M3 CS
8.06 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
21 mpg
BMW M3 CS
28 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
439 mi
Range
390 mi
BMW M3 CS
439 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
208.4 kWh
BMW M3 CS
161.1 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M3 CS
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
