The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 43,300
 Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09) Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300

ⓘ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 3.2 JTS V6 24V
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
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 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)
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
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4806 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.51 %
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V Q4 Q-Tronic (08 - 09)

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
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
186 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
14.68 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
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
19 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
354 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
354 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
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).
229.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
229.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 3.2 JTS V6 24V
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
460 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