The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 58,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.33 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
345 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
187 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
703 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
703 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
109.1 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data