The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 335xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 58,800

€ 46,100

€ 58,800
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335xi
56
71.5
79.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335xi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.18 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335xi
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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
N54-K20
Engine Code
N54-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 335xi
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335xi
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335xi
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 335xi
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 335xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335xi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 335xi
17 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
400 mi
Range
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
403 mi
BMW 335xi
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).
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 335xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data