The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The B3 S Bi-Turbo is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the B3 Bi-Turbo.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.6 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
178.9 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.98 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

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
Rear-wheel drive
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
190 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
31 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
490 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
144 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 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