The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 60,400

€ 43,000

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.8 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
57.1
71.5
79.3
57.7
73.5
81.9
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178.8
110.6
191.5
178.8 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
E91
Generation
RFD
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
175 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
395 mi
Range
635 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
635 mi
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft