The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF EDC (19 - 20)
€ 52,000

€ 31,600

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 TCe 160 GPF.
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
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 TCe 160 GPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4445 lb

Weight Difference:
9 lb
0.28 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
E46
Generation
RFD
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
E5/1
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
158 hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
42 mpg
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
337 mi
Range
566 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
566 mi
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
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).
106.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
106.1 kWh
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
Renault Talisman TCe 160 GPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data