The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130 EDC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 31,900

€ 67,900

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.7 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.6
73.5
81.9
55.5
71.3
79.2
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.6 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
190.9
110.6
182.2
190.9 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3430 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4588 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
284 lb
7.65 %

General
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
RFD
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
128 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
128 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
▶ REPLAY
26.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
26.8 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
56 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
49 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
769 mi
Range
490 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
769 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
144 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
86.4 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 130
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data