The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé (08 - 10)
€ 53,200
€ 40,600
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
B3 S Coupé
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
54.9
70.2
78
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.8 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
180.3
176.7 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Coupé
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %
General
B3 S Coupé
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 S Coupé
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
B3 S Coupé
301 hp
211 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
B3 S Coupé
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
165 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Coupé
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
337 mi
Range
702 mi
B3 S Coupé
337 mi
702 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
219.8 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 Coupé
219.8 kWh
111 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Coupé
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
