The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 58,600

€ 64,200

€ 58,600
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The D3 Bi-Turbo is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the B3 S Bi-Turbo.
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.2
71.3
79.2
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.2 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.9
182.4 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.4 %

General
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N57-D30
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
171 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo
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10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
24 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
668 mi
Range
391 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
391 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
189.4 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data