The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 58,800
€ 50,900
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 Bi-Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the B3 3.3.
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
56
71.5
79.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
178.9
107.3
176
178.9 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
General
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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)
N54-K20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
177 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
400 mi
Range
334 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
334 mi
B3 3.3
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).
221.6 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
