The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 29,000
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco is 5.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
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 Eco (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
183.5 in
Length
178 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
ALPINA B3 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 Eco
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 B3.000
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
135 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
46 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
400 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
853 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 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).
185.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
104.9 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
ALPINA B3 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