The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 58,600
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600

ⓘ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 0.1 inches taller.
B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.63 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-R20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
345 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
188 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

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9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
668 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
668 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
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).
109.1 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
109.1 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data