The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 63,400

€ 52,700

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the B3 3.3 Touring.
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
57.7
71.5
79.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.7 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
178.8
107.3
176.3
178.8 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.79 %

General
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3 Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
173 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

B3 3.3 Touring
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11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
16 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
384 mi
Range
332 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
332 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
223.5 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
223.5 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft