The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 61,200
€ 52,000
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Bi-Turbo is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the B3 S.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S
56
71.5
79.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
178.9
107.3
176
178.9 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
General
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S
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
395 hp
301 hp
B3 S
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S
186 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
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9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
408 mi
Range
337 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
337 mi
B3 S
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).
219.8 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
