The Comparative Analysis :

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

€ 41,200
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 47,800
 ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800

ⓘ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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 3.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
72
77.8
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
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
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
107.3
176
183.5 in
Length
176 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 3.3
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.94 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)

General

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Typ 939
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 3.3
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
939 A.000
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
256 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
237 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 3.3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
14.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
14.51 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
21 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
376 mi
Range
362 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
376 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
216 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).
204.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
216 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
ALPINA B3 3.3
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