The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 48,800
€ 61,200
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the B3 S Bi-Turbo.
B3 S
B3 S Bi-Turbo
54.9
68.5
76.3
56
71.5
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.9 in
Height
56 in
107.3
176
108.7
178.9
176 in
Length
178.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S
B3 S Bi-Turbo
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.86 %
General
B3 S
B3 S Bi-Turbo
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
B3 S
301 hp
395 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 S
267 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 S
B3 S Bi-Turbo
168 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Bi-Turbo
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
B3 S
22 mpg
25 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
408 mi
B3 S
359 mi
408 mi
B3 S 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).
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).
181.9 kWh
B3 S
206.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S
B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
