The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 39,500
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..) Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500

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 8.5 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
57.3
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
73.5
81.9
71.3 in
Width
73.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.3 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)
110.6
190.9
182.4 in
Length
190.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3721 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4885 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
203 lb
5.17 %
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (20 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
F30
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
N55-B30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
187 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

 REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
23.55 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
673 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1164 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data