The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 67,900

€ 67,900

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 (13 - 15) is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.3
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
110.6
182.2
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.17 %

General
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
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 (13 - 15)
404 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
443 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
190 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
9.2 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
31 mpg
31 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
23 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
490 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
490 mi
490 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
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).
144 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
144 kWh
144 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo (13 - 15)
B3 Bi-Turbo (15 - 17)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data