The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,200
€ 67,900
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 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 B3 Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 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 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.13 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A2.000
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
23.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23.31 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
40 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
737 mi
Range
490 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
737 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 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
