The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)

€ 29,700
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 37,700
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 B1.000
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
197 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
16.84 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
30 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
702 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
557 mi
702 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
111 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
147.7 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
ALPINA D3 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