The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 24,900
€ 54,400
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
56
72
77.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
72 in
Width
68.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56 in
Height
54.9 in
106.3
183.5
107.3
176
183.5 in
Length
176 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.4 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Typ 939
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
129 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
23 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
337 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
219.8 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
