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Rear

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Spec height¹ 55.8 in 2

1 56.3 in Spec height¹
+ 0.47 in

1 + 1.18 in

+ 0.67 in 2 72 in Spec width²

1 71.3 in Spec width²

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BMW

3-Series

Sedan

Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018

Photographed in Switzerland 16″

Alfa Romeo

159

Sedan

Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2011

Photographed in Switzerland 17″

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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011 vs. Alfa Romeo 159 (939) Sedan 2004

Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series (F30) Sedan 2011 is 0.67 in narrower and 0.47 in higher compared to Alfa Romeo 159 (939) Sedan 2004. It has 1.2 in more ground clearance and offers 19% more cargo space.^4,5

Trend Index⁸

Compact

Size class

Compact

182 in

Length

183.5 in

+1.5

71.3 in

Width²

72 in

+0.7

79.96 in

+2.2

Width incl. mirrors

77.76 in

56.3 in

+0.5

Height¹

55.8 in

110.6 in

+4.3

Wheelbase

106.3 in

5.5 in

+1.2

Ground clearance³

4.3 in

3218.7 lbs

Weight^4,⁶

3318 lbs

+4%

Seats max.

17 cu ft

+19%

Cargo volume EU⁴

14.3 cu ft

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. EU^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Cargo volume US⁴

-- cu ft

Cargo volume max. US^4,⁵

-- cu ft

Premium

Segment

Premium

€ 28500

+17%

Price EU⁷

€ 24550

$ --

Price US⁷

$ --

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price). | 8. Based on popularity over the last 30 days (most popular is 100)

inch

Similar Vehicles

ATS 99.7%

159 99.1%

Quick Facts

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Comparison combinations

Germany
Origin of the most car models

1908
Year of our oldest car model

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