The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 38,600
€ 53,800
€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The D3 Touring DPF is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the B3 S Touring.
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Touring
55.5
71.5
79.4
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.5 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
178
107.3
176.3
178 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Touring
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 Touring DPF
197 hp
301 hp
B3 S Touring
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D3 Touring DPF
302 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Touring
Performance
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Touring
145 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
17.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
D3 Touring DPF
17.18 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
20 mpg
D3 Touring DPF
39 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S Touring
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
332 mi
D3 Touring DPF
632 mi
332 mi
B3 S 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).
223.5 kWh
D3 Touring DPF
123.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
B3 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Touring DPF
B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
