The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 61,200
€ 50,000
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the B3 S Coupé.
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
54.4
71.9
79.7
53.8
69.2
80.1
71.9 in
Width
69.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.4 in
Height
53.8 in
110.6
182.7
107.3
176.7
182.7 in
Length
176.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.65 %
General
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
F32
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N57-D30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
345 hp
301 hp
B3 S Coupé
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
516 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Coupé
Performance
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
173 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Coupé
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10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.61 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
44 mpg
22 mpg
B3 S Coupé
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
703 mi
Range
359 mi
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
703 mi
359 mi
B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
206.5 kWh
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
109.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
B3 S Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
