The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 48,800
 BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 340i.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.99 %
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
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

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
N54-K30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 340i
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
574 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
574 mi
BMW 340i
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data