The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 24,900

€ 57,900

€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V is 5.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56
72
77.8
56
71.5
79.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
56 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.25 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
572 mi
Range
400 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
185.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data