The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,500
 Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..) Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

ⓘ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 1.9 inches lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.3
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
73.5
81.9
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.5 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
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 160
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4885 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.19 %
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
190 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
673 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data