The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 50,900
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 40,100
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (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 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.91 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
162 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
13 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
162.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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