The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)
€ 57,900

€ 46,700

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 340i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
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
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.43 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
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
6-speed manual 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
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 340i
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
400 mi
Range
504 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
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