The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

€ 62,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 53,800
 ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) B3 S Touring
€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the B3 S Touring.
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Touring
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.1 in
Height
54.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
178.8 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.86 %
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)

General

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
B3 S Touring
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 Touring
395 hp
301 hp
B3 S Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Touring

Performance

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Touring
184 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Touring

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
B3 S Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S Touring
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
332 mi
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
332 mi
B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
223.5 kWh
B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
223.5 kWh
B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft