The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 67,900

€ 47,400

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 335i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.88 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
F30
Generation
E90
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
N55-R20
Engine Code
N54-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 335i
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 335i
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
490 mi
Range
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
403 mi
BMW 335i
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).
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
183.8 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335i
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