The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,000
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 2.0 JTDM 16V is 4.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
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 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 B3.000
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
266 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
20.54 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
44 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
408 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
821 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
181.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
109.1 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 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
981 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data