The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 67,900

€ 58,800

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15) is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10).
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
55.5
71.3
79.2
56
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.5 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178.9
182.2 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.37 %

General
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N55-R20
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
404 hp
355 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
190 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
9.2 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
31 mpg
24 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
490 mi
Range
400 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
490 mi
400 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
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).
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).
185.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
144 kWh
185.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (08 - 10)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data