The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 36,800

€ 64,200

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘ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 width, but the D3 DPF is an inch shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
D3 DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.6 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.8 %

General
D3 DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
M47
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
D3 DPF
197 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
D3 DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo
148 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo
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16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
D3 DPF
40 mpg
24 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
391 mi
D3 DPF
642 mi
391 mi
B3 S 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).
189.4 kWh
D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
189.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data