The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 58,100
€ 54,400
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The D3 Bi-Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the B3 3.3.
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.5 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.2
107.3
176
182.2 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.43 %
General
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N57-D30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
173 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3
39 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
703 mi
Range
337 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
337 mi
B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
109.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
