The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 EDC (18 - 20) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 35,400

€ 57,900

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 13 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.6
73.5
81.9
56
71.5
79.3
73.5 in
Width
71.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.6 in
Height
56 in
110.6
190.9
108.7
178
190.9 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3653 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4863 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.71 %

General
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
RFD
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
158 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
158 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
266 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
266 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
23.12 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
49 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
43 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
673 mi
Range
400 mi
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
673 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
185.7 kWh
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
98.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman BLUE dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1210 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
17 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data