The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 57,900

€ 34,200

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 14 cm shorter and 1.1 cm narrower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
1422
1817
2015
1422
1828
1975
1817 mm
Width
1828 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1422 mm
Height
1422 mm
2760
4520
2700
4660
4520 mm
Length
4660 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1565 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
80 kg
4.86 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1910 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
148 bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
320 NM
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
177 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.57 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
10.57 kg/bhp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
48 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 L
400 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
157 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
405 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data