The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 61,800
€ 51,300
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.5 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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.7 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N54-K20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 340i
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
384 mi
Range
513 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
513 mi
BMW 340i
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
