The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 34,300
€ 48,800
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
56
72
77.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
72 in
Width
68.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56 in
Height
54.9 in
106.3
183.5
107.3
176
183.5 in
Length
176 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.65 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
Typ 939
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A9.000
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
144 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
▶ REPLAY
17.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
17.77 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
35 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
639 mi
Range
359 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
639 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
206.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
139.9 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
