The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 35,500
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,500
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 2.2 JTS 16V is 5.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches wider.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
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 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
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 2.2 JTS 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 A5.000
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
182 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
170 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
139 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
18.41 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
26 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
400 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
478 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
172.4 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 2.2 JTS 16V
172.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
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