The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 (18 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 31,700

€ 54,400

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120 is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.9 inches longer, 5.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
57.6
73.5
81.9
54.9
68.5
76.3
73.5 in
Width
68.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.6 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
190.9
107.3
176
190.9 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
3545 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4755 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
2.99 %

General
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
RFD
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
118 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
221 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
30.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
30.04 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
51 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
43 mpg
city
14 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
337 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
702 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
94.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 3
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 120
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data