The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 54,400
€ 72,900
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the B3 S Bi-Turbo.
B3 3.3
B3 S Bi-Turbo
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
110.6
182.4
176 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 3.3
B3 S Bi-Turbo
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.51 %
General
B3 3.3
B3 S Bi-Turbo
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 3.3
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 3.3
276 hp
434 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 3.3
B3 S Bi-Turbo
158 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Bi-Turbo
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
30 mpg
B3 3.3
20 mpg
30 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
337 mi
Range
472 mi
B3 3.3
337 mi
472 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
149.7 kWh
B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
149.7 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3
B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
