The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,000
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.83 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
939 B3.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
168 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
183 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
46 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
853 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
853 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
104.9 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 2.0 JTDM 16V Eco
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