The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 65,900

€ 43,000

€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 12.8 inches shorter and 2 inches narrower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
57.7
71.5
79.3
57.7
73.5
81.9
71.5 in
Width
73.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
57.7 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178.8
110.6
191.5
178.8 in
Length
191.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
E91
Generation
RFD
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N54-K30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
181 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
22.53 lb/hp
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
51 mpg
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
17 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.4 gal
388 mi
Range
635 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
635 mi
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Renault Talisman Grandtour ENERGY dCi 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.2 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
47.6 cu ft