The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
€ 61,800
€ 40,100
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
56.6
71.5
79.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178.9
106.3
183.5
178.9 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.26 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
939 A3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
174 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
18.8 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
551 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
551 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
162.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
162.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
