The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 72,900

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56
72
77.8
56.3
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
106.3
183.5
110.6
182.4
183.5 in
Length
182.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.22 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S 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 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 B4.000
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
134 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
258 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
25.75 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
46 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
853 mi
Range
472 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
853 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
104.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data