The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 48,800
€ 36,800
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the D3 DPF.
B3 S
D3 DPF
1395
1739
1939
1413
1817
2015
1739 mm
Width
1817 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1395 mm
Height
1413 mm
2725
4471
2760
4520
4471 mm
Length
4520 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
B3 S
D3 DPF
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.68 %
General
B3 S
D3 DPF
E46
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 S
D3 DPF
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S
301 bhp
197 bhp
D3 DPF
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
410 NM
at 2000 rpm
B3 S
362 NM
410 NM
D3 DPF
Performance
B3 S
D3 DPF
168 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.41 kg/bhp
B3 S
4.82 kg/bhp
7.41 kg/bhp
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
B3 S
26 mpg
48 mpg
D3 DPF
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
359 mi
Range
642 mi
B3 S
359 mi
642 mi
D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
B3 S
206.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
D3 DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S
D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
520 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
