The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 72,900
€ 36,800
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the D3 DPF.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.37 %
General
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N55-B30
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
197 hp
D3 DPF
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
D3 DPF
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
40 mpg
D3 DPF
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
642 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
642 mi
D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
D3 DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
