The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘ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. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is 11.5 cm longer, 1.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1422
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
1828
1975
1437
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
1817
2015
1828 mm
Width
1817 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1422 mm
Height
1437 mm
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
2700
4660
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
2760
4545
4660 mm
Length
4545 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1755 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2200 kg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
250 kg
14.25 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1742 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
197 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
320 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
320 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

107 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

68 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
7.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.94 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
7.64 kg/bhp
4.94 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
36 mpg
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
384 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
193.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
450 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data