The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 61,200

€ 61,800

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches lower.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
56
71.5
79.3
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178.9
178.9 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.28 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
355 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
186 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

B3 Bi-Turbo
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9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
23 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
23 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
408 mi
Range
384 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
384 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
193.3 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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