The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 64,200

€ 34,200

€ 64,200
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. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 4.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
56.6
71.5
79.3
56
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56 in
108.7
178.9
106.3
183.5
178.9 in
Length
183.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.83 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S 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-K30
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
183 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
391 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
189.4 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 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data