The Comparative Analysis :

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 42,000
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18) Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
57.6
Blueprint Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
73.5
81.9
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
73.5 in
Width
71.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
57.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
110.6
190.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
190.9 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3521 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4678 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
10.27 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
RFD
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
158 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
22.28 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
52 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
472 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
649 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
149.7 kWh
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
92.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
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