The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 38,600
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) D3 Touring DPF
€ 65,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the D3 Touring DPF is 0.8 inches shorter and 2.2 inches lower.
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
79.4
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
178 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.48 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring DPF
197 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Touring DPF
302 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Touring DPF

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
D3 Touring DPF
17.18 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
D3 Touring DPF
39 mpg
23 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
388 mi
D3 Touring DPF
632 mi
388 mi
B3 S 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).
191.4 kWh
D3 Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft