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 0.4 inches taller.
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
56
71.5
79.3
55.6
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
108.7
178
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.25 %

General
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
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 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N54-K20
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
197 hp
D3 DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
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
220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
40 mpg
D3 DPF
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
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
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data