The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 36,600
€ 48,800
€ 36,600
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 18.9 cm longer, 8.9 cm wider and 2.7 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
1422
1828
1975
1395
1739
1939
1828 mm
Width
1739 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1939 mm
1422 mm
Height
1395 mm
2700
4660
2725
4471
4660 mm
Length
4471 mm
2700 mm
Wheelbase
2725 mm
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
1720 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
2195 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
270 kg
15.7 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
Typ 939
Generation
E46
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A9.000
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2387 CC
Engine Capacity
3346 CC
206 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 bhp
301 bhp
ALPINA B3 S
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
400 NM
362 NM
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
141 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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8.35 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.82 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
8.35 kg/bhp
4.82 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
39 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
70 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
604 mi
Range
359 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
604 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
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
148.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
192 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
405 L
Boot Capacity
440 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
