The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 25,600

€ 61,200

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco is 4.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56
72
77.8
56
71.5
79.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
56 in
106.3
183.5
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A1.000
Engine Code
N54-K30
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
118 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
122 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
29.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
29.05 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
45 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
836 mi
Range
408 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
836 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
107 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).
181.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
107 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data