The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 67,900
€ 52,800
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.4 cm longer and 2 cm lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1409
1811
2011
1429
1811
2031
1811 mm
Width
1811 mm
2011 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1409 mm
Height
1429 mm
2810
4628
2810
4624
4628 mm
Length
4624 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1685 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
2160 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.6 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
F30
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
N55-R20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
600 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
58 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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4.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.17 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
490 mi
Range
600 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
390 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
