Comparison BMW 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) 325 Ci (192 Hp) & Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp) Q4 Q-Tronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Alfa Romeo |
| Model: | 3 Series | 159 |
| Generation: | 3 Series Touring (E46, facelift 2001) | 159 Sportwagon |
| Engine / modification: | 325 Ci (192 Hp) | 3.2 JTS V6 (260 Hp) Q4 Q-Tronic |
| Production start: | 2001 year | 2007 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Combi | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 5 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 12.9 l/100 km | 18.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.2 l/100 km | 12.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 63 l | 69 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 288 g/km | |
| Power: | 192 hp | 260 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 6300 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 237 km/h | 242 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.4 sec | 7.3 sec |
| Torque: | 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 322 Nm @ 4500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B25 | 939A000 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 2494 cm3 | 3195 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.4 l | 10.3 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11.25 |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4480 mm | 4660 mm |
| Width: | 1740 mm | 1828 mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm | 1417-1422 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2725 mm | 2700 mm |
| Front track: | 1470 mm | 1578 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1485 mm | 1555 mm |
| Front overhang: | 1000 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 960 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 435 l | 445 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1345 l | 1235 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent multi-link |
| Max weight: | 2000 kg | 2230 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1460 kg | 1680 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.1 m | |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted towbar download: | 75 kg | |
| Tire size: | 205/55 R16 | 225/50 R 17 |
| Wheel rims size: | 7J x 16 | 7.5 J x 17 |