The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,700
 Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19) Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.6
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)
73.5
81.9
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)
110.6
190.9
178.9 in
Length
190.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3545 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4755 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
324 lb
8.37 %
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
E90
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
118 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
183 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
30.04 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
17 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
702 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data