The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 26,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
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 AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
939 B4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
134 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
158 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
25.75 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
14 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 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