2006 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2008 BMW 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 159 | 330 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2385 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 247 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |