The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V (08 - 10)
€ 63,400
€ 26,300
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
57.7
71.5
79.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178.8
106.3
183.5
178.8 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3329 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.25 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
E91
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
939 A4.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
138 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
173 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
24.12 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
384 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.8 MPI 16V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
