The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 52,700
€ 37,600
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘ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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
54.7
68.5
76.3
56
72
77.8
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.7 in
Height
56 in
107.3
176.3
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3571 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
160 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
24.13 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
332 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 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).
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 Touring
223.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 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
