The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPFEDC (18 - 20)
€ 67,900

€ 43,100

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘ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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
57.6 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
190.9
182.4 in
Length
190.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3444 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4550 lb

Weight Difference:
315 lb
8.38 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
F30
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
222 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
222 hp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
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 TCe 225 GPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
188 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
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9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
15.51 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
33 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
490 mi
Range
406 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
406 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
136.5 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman TCe 225 GPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data