2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 BMW 330
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 BMW 330.
Because 2009 BMW 330 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 330. 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. 2009 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 BMW 330 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 159 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 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 | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.1 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |