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Background grid BMW 3 Estate 2011-2018 Alfa Romeo 159 Estate 2004-2011
Spec height1 1.429 m 2 
+ 1.2 cm
1 1.417 m Spec height1
+ 3 cm 2
2 1.811 m Spec width2
+ 1.7 cm 1 1.828 m Spec width2
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Alfa Romeo 159 Estate 2004 - 2011
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Alfa Romeo
159
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
BMW 3-Series Estate 2011 - 2018
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 6 | 2011 - 2018
Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (939) Estate 2004 vs. BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011


Dimensions & Specifications | Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (939) Estate 2004 is 1.7 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower compared to BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) Estate 2011. It has 3 cm less ground clearance and offers 18% less cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
466 cm
+3.6
Length
462.4 cm
182.8 cm
+1.7
Width2
181.1 cm
197.5 cm
Width incl. mirrors
203.1 cm
+5.6
141.7 cm
Height1
142.9 cm
+1.2
270 cm
Wheelbase
281 cm
+11
11 cm
Ground clearance3
14 cm
+3
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Weight4,6
1525 kg
5
Seats max.
5
445 l
Cargo volume EU4
495 l
+12%
1235 l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1500 l
+22%
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
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Segment
Premium
€ --
Price EU7
€ 31400
$ --
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).
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