The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 41,900
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 63,400
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,400

ⓘ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 Bi-Turbo Touring
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
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 Bi-Turbo Touring
3605 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
419 lb
10.41 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 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 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-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
211 hp
355 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
150 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
39 mpg
23 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
384 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
621 mi
384 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
193.3 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
125.5 kWh
193.3 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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