The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus IS 250 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 34,200

€ 24,900

€ 34,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Lexus IS 250 is just 0.5 cm longer, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.8 cm taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1430
1810
2027
1422
1828
1975
1810 mm
Width
1828 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1430 mm
Height
1422 mm
2800
4665
2700
4660
4665 mm
Length
4660 mm
2800 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
1555 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
95 kg
6.11 %

General
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
XE3
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2500 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
205 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus IS 250
205 bhp
138 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
252 NM
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 3800 rpm
Lexus IS 250
252 NM
175 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
140 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Lexus IS 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
▶ REPLAY
7.59 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
Lexus IS 250
7.59 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Lexus IS 250
33 mpg
37 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
motorway
No data
66 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
477 mi
Range
572 mi
Lexus IS 250
477 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
162.9 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
Lexus IS 250
162.9 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
199 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus IS 250
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data