The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 57,900
€ 36,800
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 cm taller.
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
1422
1817
2015
1413
1817
2015
1817 mm
Width
1817 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1422 mm
Height
1413 mm
2760
4520
2760
4520
4520 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
185 kg
11.25 %
General
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
197 bhp
D3 DPF
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
410 NM
D3 DPF
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
177 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
48 mpg
D3 DPF
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
400 mi
Range
642 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
642 mi
D3 DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
D3 DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
