The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 36,600
 Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10) Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 2.4 JTDM 20V.
ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
72
77.8
68.5 in
Width
72 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
54.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)
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 2.4 JTDM 20V
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4839 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.95 %
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V Q4 (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
E46
Generation
Typ 939
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
E5/1
Engine Code
939 A9.000
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
5
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
206 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
206 hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
165 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.41 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
18.41 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
33 mpg
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
13 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
604 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
604 mi
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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).
148.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
148.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDM 20V
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