The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 75,800
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is 1.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
405 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
405 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
174.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA B3 S 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