The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) B3 S
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo.
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
54.9 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
176 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.37 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S
301 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 S
267 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
168 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
30 mpg
B3 S
22 mpg
30 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
472 mi
B3 S
359 mi
472 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
149.7 kWh
B3 S
206.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data