The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
€ 52,000
€ 42,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 37.8 cm shorter, 12.9 cm narrower and 6.8 cm lower than the Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160.
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
1395
1739
1939
1463
1868
2081
1739 mm
Width
1868 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2081 mm
1395 mm
Height
1463 mm
2725
4471
2808
4849
4471 mm
Length
4849 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2808 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1597 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2122 kg
Weight Difference:
117 kg
7.33 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
E46
Generation
RFD
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
158 bhp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
380 NM
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
165 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
63 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
63 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
16 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
47 L
337 mi
Range
649 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
649 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
608 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
