The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 40,100
€ 57,900
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 width, but the D3 Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0.4 inches lower.
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
55.6
71.5
79.3
56
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 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.85 %
General
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
177 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
24 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
400 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
400 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).
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).
185.7 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
185.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 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
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
