The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 38,900
€ 70,800
€ 38,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56
72
77.8
55.5
71.3
79.2
72 in
Width
71.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56 in
Height
55.5 in
106.3
183.5
110.6
182.2
183.5 in
Length
182.2 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 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
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.99 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Typ 939
Generation
F30
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
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
13.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13.91 lb/hp
9.58 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
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
390 mi
Range
472 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
390 mi
472 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).
149.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
208.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 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
1047 lb
11.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
