The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 36,800
€ 52,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The D3 DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the B3 S.
D3 DPF
B3 S
55.6
71.5
79.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.6 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
178
107.3
176
178 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 DPF
B3 S
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
General
D3 DPF
B3 S
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 DPF
B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
M47
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
D3 DPF
197 hp
301 hp
B3 S
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S
Performance
D3 DPF
B3 S
148 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 DPF
B3 S
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
D3 DPF
40 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S
30 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
337 mi
D3 DPF
642 mi
337 mi
B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 DPF
B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
