The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 50,600
€ 41,900
€ 50,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
B3 S Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.7 in
Height
57.1 in
107.3
176.3
108.7
178.8
176.3 in
Length
178.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.74 %
General
B3 S Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
301 hp
211 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
B3 S Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
165 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
B3 S Touring
11.17 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
41 mpg
B3 S Touring
21 mpg
41 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
353 mi
Range
665 mi
B3 S Touring
353 mi
665 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
210.3 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).
117.3 kWh
B3 S Touring
210.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Touring
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
