The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
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 Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178.9 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.83 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S 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-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
152 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
24 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
24 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
391 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
391 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
189.4 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S 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