The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.9 inches taller.
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178.9 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.83 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N54-K20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
211 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
174 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
39 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
632 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
632 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
123.4 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data