The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
€ 70,800

€ 25,600

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
56.3
71.3
79.2
56
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182.4
106.3
183.5
182.4 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.64 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
185 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
472 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
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