The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 48,800
€ 58,600
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the D3 Bi-Turbo.
B3 S
D3 Bi-Turbo
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.2
71.3
79.2
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
54.9 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
176
110.6
182.4
176 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S
D3 Bi-Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.65 %
General
B3 S
D3 Bi-Turbo
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S
D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S
301 hp
345 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B3 S
267 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 S
D3 Bi-Turbo
168 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 S
22 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
359 mi
Range
668 mi
B3 S
359 mi
668 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
109.1 kWh
B3 S
206.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S
D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
