The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4971 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.33 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
N55-R20
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD

Performance

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
190 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo AWD

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
30 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
472 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
472 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
Environmental Impact
144 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).
149.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
149.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data