The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,700
 Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11) Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
72
77.8
71.3 in
Width
72 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)
106.3
183.5
182.4 in
Length
183.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
F30
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
939 B1.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
197 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
190 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
30 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
557 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
147.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Alfa Romeo 159 1.8 TBi 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data