The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 34,200
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
€ 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 5.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
106.3
183.5
178 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
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

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data