The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
€ 72,600

€ 38,600

€ 72,600
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 slightly. The B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the D3 Touring DPF.
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.5
71.5
79.4
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
683 lb
16.79 %

General
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
197 hp
D3 Touring DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
D3 Touring DPF
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
183 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Touring DPF
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
39 mpg
D3 Touring DPF
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
466 mi
Range
632 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
632 mi
D3 Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
123.4 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
D3 Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft