The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)

€ 63,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,600
 ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) D3 Touring DPF
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.8 inches longer and 2.2 inches taller.
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
178.8 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.88 %
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
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 manual transmission

Engine

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K20
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
197 hp
D3 Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
D3 Touring DPF

Performance

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
173 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Touring DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
39 mpg
D3 Touring DPF
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
632 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
632 mi
D3 Touring DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
123.4 kWh
D3 Touring DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft