The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti (08 - 09) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 39,300

€ 53,800

€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V 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 S Touring.
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S 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 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.07 %

General
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Typ 939
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
939 A9.000
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
6
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
206 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
18.3 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
34 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
630 mi
Range
332 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
630 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
223.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
141.9 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
ALPINA B3 S 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