The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 36,400
 Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 9.3 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
57.7
Blueprint Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
73.5
81.9
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
110.6
191.5
182.2 in
Length
191.5 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3741 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4954 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.03 %
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
F31
Generation
RFD
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-R20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
188 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
23.68 lb/hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
23 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
673 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour BLUE dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.4 cu ft