The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
€ 36,400
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 15.2 inches shorter, 5.1 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.7
Blueprint Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
73.5
81.9
68.5 in
Width
73.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
54.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
110.6
191.5
176.3 in
Length
191.5 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4954 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
3.96 %
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
E46
Generation
RFD
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
S52-B33
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160

Performance

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
156 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160

 REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
14 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
673 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft