The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06)
€ 66,300
€ 50,000
€ 66,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.7 inches taller than the B3 S Coupé.
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
55.5
70.2
78
53.8
69.2
80.1
70.2 in
Width
69.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
55.5 in
Height
53.8 in
108.7
182
107.3
176.7
182 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
16.9 %
General
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N54-K30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
395 hp
301 hp
B3 S Coupé
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
398 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Coupé
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
183 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Coupé
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9.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.74 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
22 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
24 mpg
22 mpg
B3 S Coupé
17 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
391 mi
Range
359 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
391 mi
359 mi
B3 S Coupé
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).
206.5 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
189.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
B3 S Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
