The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 63,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,900
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

ⓘ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 Touring is 0.6 inches taller.
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
178.8 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4773 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.41 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N54-K20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
211 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
173 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
39 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
621 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
621 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
125.5 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft