The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 56,200
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) B3 3.3 Touring
€ 77,600
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,600

ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.7 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
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
54.7 in
Height
56.3 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 (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
176.3 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3594 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.65 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E46
Generation
F31
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
8-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
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 Touring
276 hp
434 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

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

328 ft
0.000 sec

B3 3.3 Touring

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 3.3 Touring
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
28 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
334 mi
Range
444 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 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
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft