2009 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2009 BMW 635
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2009 BMW 635 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 635 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159.
Because 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 635. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo 159 will offer significantly more control. 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 635 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 635 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo 159. 2009 BMW 635 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 635 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2009 BMW 635 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | 159 | 635 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |