The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 24,900
€ 58,100
€ 24,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56
72
77.8
55.5
71.3
79.2
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56 in
Height
55.5 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182.2
183.5 in
Length
182.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.35 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A4.000
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
138 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
129 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
129 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
23.33 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
31 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
572 mi
Range
703 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
572 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
109.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
