The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 335i Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 57,900

€ 46,100

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 335i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
56
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 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.64 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six 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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
33 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
33 mpg
BMW 335i
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
400 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
518 mi
BMW 335i
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data