The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 24,900
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
106.3
183.5
182.2 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.8 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
190 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
31 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
572 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
572 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
144 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 MPI 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data