The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 67,900

€ 61,800

€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo AWD.
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.9
182.4 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.84 %

General
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
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
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
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
404 hp
355 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo AWD
188 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data