The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 70,800
€ 54,400
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the B3 3.3.
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
176
182.4 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.36 %
General
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-R20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
185 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
337 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
337 mi
B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
219.8 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
