The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 58,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,200
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The B3 S Bi-Turbo is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the D3 Bi-Turbo.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
178.9 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.37 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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)
N54-K30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
345 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
703 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
703 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
181.9 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
181.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data