The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 74,700

€ 60,400

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.1 inches taller.
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

General
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
345 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
460 mi
Range
656 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
656 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
111 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
111 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft