The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 41,900

€ 56,200

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The D3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the B3 3.3 Touring.
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
57.1
71.5
79.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.1 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
178.8
107.3
176.3
178.8 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %

General
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N47-D20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
211 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3 Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

B3 3.3 Touring
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17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
17.09 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
20 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
665 mi
Range
334 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
334 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
221.6 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
117.3 kWh
221.6 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft