The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19)
€ 50,000
€ 78,200
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S Coupé is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé.
B3 S Coupé
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
54.1
71.9
79.7
69.2 in
Width
71.9 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
53.8 in
Height
54.1 in
107.3
176.7
110.6
182.7
176.7 in
Length
182.7 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S Coupé
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.37 %
General
B3 S Coupé
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
E46
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S Coupé
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S Coupé
301 hp
434 hp
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
B3 S Coupé
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.91 lb/hp
B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
8.91 lb/hp
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S Coupé
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
26 mpg
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
15 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
359 mi
Range
405 mi
B3 S Coupé
359 mi
405 mi
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
174.3 kWh
B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S Coupé
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
