2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 BMW 325
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 BMW 325 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 124 kg more than 2009 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 325 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 BMW 325 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 159 | 325 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |