The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 25,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 4.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches narrower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
72
77.8
71.5 in
Width
72 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)
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 8V Eco
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco (09 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
E90
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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 8V Eco
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
939 A1.000
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
118 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
186 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
29.05 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
45 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
836 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
836 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
107 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V Eco
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 8V 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