The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,700
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 width, but the B3 Bi-Turbo is an inch shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.46 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
702 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
702 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
111 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
111 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 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
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data