The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 50,900
€ 38,900
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
54.9
68.5
76.3
56
72
77.8
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56 in
107.3
176
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
334 mi
Range
390 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
