The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The D3 Bi-Turbo is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo.
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.08 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
30 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
472 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
472 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
149.7 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data