The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V Ti (08 - 09)
€ 52,000
€ 34,200
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V.
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
54.9
68.5
76.3
56
72
77.8
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56 in
107.3
176
106.3
183.5
176 in
Length
183.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.42 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
939 A2.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
148 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
23.31 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
337 mi
Range
737 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
737 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM 16V
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
