The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 38,600

€ 69,700

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 Touring DPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
D3 Touring DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.5
71.5
79.4
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.5 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 Touring DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.76 %

General
D3 Touring DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 Touring DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring DPF
197 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
D3 Touring DPF
302 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
D3 Touring DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
D3 Touring DPF
17.18 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Touring DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
D3 Touring DPF
39 mpg
31 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
484 mi
D3 Touring DPF
632 mi
484 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
145.8 kWh
D3 Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Touring DPF
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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