The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V (08 - 09)
€ 70,800
€ 38,900
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
55.5
71.3
79.2
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.5 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182.2
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.99 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
13.91 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
472 mi
Range
390 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
390 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
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).
208.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
208.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
418 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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
