The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 35,400
 Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 1.6 inches lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
57.6
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
73.5
81.9
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
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 160
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3653 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4863 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.71 %
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
E90
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
186 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
17 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
673 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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