The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 72,600
€ 56,200
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘ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 6.1 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the B3 3.3 Touring.
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
56.3
71.3
79.2
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.7 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
176.3
182.4 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.65 %
General
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
F31
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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)
N55-R20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3 Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
183 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3 Touring
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10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
466 mi
Range
334 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
334 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
221.6 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
221.6 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
