The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 42,000
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.9 inches shorter, 5.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.6
73.5
81.9
68.5 in
Width
73.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
54.9 in
Height
57.6 in
107.3
176
110.6
190.9
176 in
Length
190.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3521 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4678 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.33 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
E46
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
162 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
52 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
13 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
334 mi
Range
649 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
649 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
