The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 37,700
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 61,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the D3 Bi-Turbo is 0.9 inches lower.
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.6 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
178.9 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.4 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
355 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
23 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
23 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
384 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
384 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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).
193.3 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
193.3 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data