The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 41,900
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 65,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900

ⓘ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 length and width, but the D3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.6 inches lower.
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
178.8 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.92 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
211 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
17.09 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
23 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
41 mpg
23 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
388 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
388 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo 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).
191.4 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
117.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft