The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 (08 - 09)
€ 64,200

€ 41,200

€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.98 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
939 A.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
256 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
237 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
237 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
183 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
21 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
21 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
391 mi
Range
376 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
376 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
216 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
216 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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