The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,700
€ 69,700
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
54.7 in
Height
55.5 in
107.3
176.3
110.6
182.2
176.3 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.15 %
General
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E46
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
160 mph
Maximum Speed
188 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 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
31 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
332 mi
Range
484 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
484 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
145.8 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
