The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 40,600
€ 53,200
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the B3 S Coupé.
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
53.8
69.2
80.1
70.2 in
Width
69.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.9 in
Height
53.8 in
108.7
180.3
107.3
176.7
180.3 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.81 %
General
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
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 Coupé
211 hp
301 hp
B3 S Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Coupé
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
152 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Coupé
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.25 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
44 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S Coupé
35 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
337 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
702 mi
337 mi
B3 S Coupé
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).
219.8 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
111 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 S Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
