The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 38,900
€ 61,800
€ 38,900
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V is 4.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56
72
77.8
56.6
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
106.3
183.5
108.7
178.9
183.5 in
Length
178.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.99 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
939 A.000
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
390 mi
Range
384 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
208.4 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).
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
