The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 67,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo.
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
54.9 in
Height
55.5 in
107.3
176
110.6
182.2
176 in
Length
182.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.17 %
General
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
E5/1
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S
301 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 S
267 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
165 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
B3 Bi-Turbo
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
B3 S
20 mpg
31 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
337 mi
Range
490 mi
B3 S
337 mi
490 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
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).
144 kWh
B3 S
219.8 kWh
144 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S
B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
