The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 67,900
€ 34,200
€ 67,900
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 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 1.9 JTDM 16V.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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 1.9 JTDM 16V
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.13 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
190 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 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
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
