The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160 EDC (16 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 42,000
€ 52,000
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘ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 significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 14.9 inches longer, 5.1 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 S
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 ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 S
3521 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4678 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.33 %
General
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 S
RFD
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
158 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
158 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
280 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 S
134 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
22.28 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
52 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
46 mpg
city
13 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
12.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
649 mi
Range
337 mi
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
649 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S
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).
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 ENERGY dCi 160
92.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Talisman ENERGY dCi 160
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
17.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
