The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 72,900
€ 47,800
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Bi-Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the B3 3.3.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
176
182.4 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.95 %
General
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-B30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
190 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
22 mpg
B3 3.3
22 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
362 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
362 mi
B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
204.5 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
B3 3.3
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
