The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 56,200
€ 60,400
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.7 in
Height
57.1 in
107.3
176.3
108.7
178.8
176.3 in
Length
178.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.5 %
General
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
355 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
156 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
24 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
334 mi
Range
395 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
395 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
187.5 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
187.5 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft
