The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 60,400

€ 56,200

€ 60,400
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 6.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the B3 3.3 Touring.
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
56.2
71.3
79.2
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.2 in
Height
54.7 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
176.3
182.4 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.77 %

General
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
F31
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
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 Touring
345 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3 Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
170 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 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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11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.06 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
39 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
656 mi
Range
334 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
656 mi
334 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
221.6 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
229 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft











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