The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V (08 - 09)
€ 72,600

€ 26,600

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring 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 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
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 Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.81 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
F31
Generation
Typ 939
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
188 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
29.98 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
39 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
466 mi
Range
725 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
725 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 1.9 JTDM 8V
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft