The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 61,800
€ 52,800
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182
178.9 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
384 mi
Range
600 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
