The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 36,800
€ 67,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo.
D3 DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.37 %
General
D3 DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
M47
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
D3 DPF
197 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
D3 DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo
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16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
D3 DPF
40 mpg
31 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
490 mi
D3 DPF
642 mi
490 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
144 kWh
D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
144 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
