The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V Ti Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 56,200
€ 41,600
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.92 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 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 Touring
276 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
156 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
18.94 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
32 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
14 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
334 mi
Range
588 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
588 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
152.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
152.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
