Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradvsAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon

3.2 JTS V6

260 hp3195 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2006-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad

  • Fastest top speed
    252 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    335 Nm
    247 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.7 L/100 km
    14.1 mpg US
    16.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    605 km
    376 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
280hp209kW
260hp194kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
322Nm237lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,660kg3,660lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,210kg4,872lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
70.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
24.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
157hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km335mi
Calculated
605km376mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
3,195cc195cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,660mm183in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,828mm72in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,700mm106in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume
435L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,235L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
69L
CO2 emissions-
270g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6PowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V66,300 rpm4,500 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
24.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad has 20 hp more than Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
322 Nm
237 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
1,660 kg
3,660 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
252 km/h
157 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
244 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad7.2 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V67.0 s

Although Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad has more power, Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6 and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
538 km
335 mi
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
605 km
376 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW
7.2 s
252 km/h
157 mph
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
260 hp
194 kW
7.0 s
244 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
260 hp
194 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
7.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradAlfa Romeo159 Sportwagon3.2 JTS V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
260 hp
194 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
322 Nm
237 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.0 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
244 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,660 kg
3,660 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,660 mm
183.5 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
538 km
335 mi
605 km
376 mi
CO2 score
-
270 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradAlfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 13 Nm more
  • Is 30 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 3.2 JTS V6

  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 67 km (42 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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