The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 64,200

€ 70,800

€ 64,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The B3 S Bi-Turbo is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the B3 Bi-Turbo.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.4 %

General
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N54-K30
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
183 mph
Maximum Speed
185 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo
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9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
30 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
391 mi
Range
472 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
472 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
149.7 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data