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Background grid Alfa Romeo 159 Estate 2004-2011 BMW 3 Estate 2001-2006
Spec height1 1.417 m 2 
+ 0.8 cm
1 1.409 m Spec height1
+ 8.9 cm 2 1.828 m Spec width2
1 1.739 m Spec width2
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BMW 3-Series Estate 2001 - 2006
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BMW
3-Series
Estate
Gen. 4 | 2001 - 2006
Spotted in Switzerland 17″ Quality
Alfa Romeo 159 Estate 2004 - 2011
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Alfa Romeo
159
Estate
Gen. 1 | 2004 - 2011
Spotted in Switzerland 17″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 3-Series Touring (E46) Estate 2001 vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (939) Estate 2004


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 3-Series Touring (E46) Estate 2001 is 8.9 cm narrower and 0.8 cm lower compared to Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon (939) Estate 2004. It offers 9% more cargo space.4,5

Compact
Size class
Compact
447.8 cm
Length
466 cm
+18.2
173.9 cm
Width2
182.8 cm
+8.9
194 cm
Width incl. mirrors
197.5 cm
+3.5
140.9 cm
Height1
141.7 cm
+0.8
272.5 cm
+2.5
Wheelbase
270 cm
-- cm
Ground clearance3
11 cm
1465 kg
Weight4,6
-- kg
5
Seats max.
5
435 l
Cargo volume EU4
445 l
+3%
1345 l
+9%
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
1235 l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 25850
Price EU7
€ --
$ --
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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