The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 54,400
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
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
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.31 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 A9.000
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
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
158 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 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
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
18.41 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
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 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