The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 35,500
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
72
77.8
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
176 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V Selespeed (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
939 A5.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
182 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
162 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
26 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
478 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
478 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.2 JTS 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data