The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 340i (15 - 17)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,700
 BMW 340i (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 340i (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.74 %
BMW 340i (15 - 17)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N55-R20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 340i
23 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
504 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
504 mi
BMW 340i
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
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