The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 61,800
€ 72,900
€ 61,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the B3 S Bi-Turbo.
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.84 %
General
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N54-K20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
434 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
174 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Bi-Turbo
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
26 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
16 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
384 mi
Range
409 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
409 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
172.4 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
