The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 72,900

€ 75,800

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the B3 S Bi-Turbo and the B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.2 %

General
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N55-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
434 hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
Performance
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
190 mph
Maximum Speed
187 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.04 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
9.04 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
28 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
19 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
449 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
449 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
157.2 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Bi-Turbo
B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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