The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,700
 Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19) Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.6
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)
73.5
81.9
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.5 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)
110.6
190.9
182.2 in
Length
190.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4755 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
170 lb
4.58 %
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
F30
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
118 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
190 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
702 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Environmental Impact
144 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data