The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 40,100
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘ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. The Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
72
77.8
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
72 in
Width
71.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.26 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
939 A3.000
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
197 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.8 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
30 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
551 mi
Range
384 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
551 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
162.5 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).
193.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
162.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 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