The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 62,000
 BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M340i
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW M340i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M340i
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.7
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.6 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.6
178.9 in
Length
185.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M340i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M340i
E90
Generation
G20
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 M340i
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
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
369 hp
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M340i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M340i
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
10.43 lb/hp
BMW M340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M340i
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
524 mi
BMW M340i
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data