The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 57,900

€ 23,000

€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 8.7 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
56
71.5
79.3
57.9
71.5
82.7
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
56 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
109.1
186.6
178 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
437 lb
12.05 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
177 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
37 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
400 mi
Range
680 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
680 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data