The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) B3 3.3 Touring
€ 65,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900

ⓘ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 3 inches lower than the B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
68.5
76.3
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.7 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
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 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.2 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S 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-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
156 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
23 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
23 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
388 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
388 mi
B3 S 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).
191.4 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
191.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft