The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 37,700
€ 48,800
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The D3 Bi-Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the B3 S.
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S
55.6
71.5
79.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.6 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
178.9
107.3
176
178.9 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %
General
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N47-D20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
301 hp
B3 S
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S
152 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
22 mpg
B3 S
35 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
359 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
359 mi
B3 S
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).
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).
206.5 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
206.5 kWh
B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
