The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20)
€ 52,000
€ 35,400
€ 52,000
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 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 14.9 inches shorter, 5.1 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
54.9
68.5
76.3
57.6
73.5
81.9
68.5 in
Width
73.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
54.9 in
Height
57.6 in
107.3
176
110.6
190.9
176 in
Length
190.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3653 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4863 lb
Weight Difference:
390 lb
10.68 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
E46
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
165 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
49 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
13 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
337 mi
Range
673 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
673 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1210 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
