The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 67,900

€ 31,900

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘ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 ENERGY dCi 130.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
55.5
71.3
79.2
57.6
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
110.6
182.2
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 ENERGY dCi 130
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4588 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.65 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
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 ENERGY dCi 130
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
128 hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
190 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.8 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
26.8 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
56 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
490 mi
Range
769 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
769 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
86.4 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data