The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 37,600
€ 56,200
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
56
72
77.8
54.7
68.5
76.3
72 in
Width
68.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56 in
Height
54.7 in
106.3
183.5
107.3
176.3
183.5 in
Length
176.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3571 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Typ 939
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A2.000
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
236 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
129 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
24.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
24.13 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
33 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
24 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
604 mi
Range
334 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
604 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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).
221.6 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
148.1 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
