The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches lower.
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178.9 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N54-K20
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
177 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
24 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
391 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
391 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
189.4 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
189.4 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data