The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
€ 67,900

€ 36,600

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.87 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
188 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data