The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 52,700
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 26,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
68.5
76.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.7 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
176.3 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.89 %
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
160 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft