2011 BMW Z4 vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 BMW Z4 and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
Because 2011 BMW Z4 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 2011 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW Z4 | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
| Make | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Z4 | 159 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1791 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2497 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
