The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) B3 S Touring
€ 72,600
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
54.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
54.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
176.3 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
15.71 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E46
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
301 hp
404 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
B3 S Touring
20 mpg
29 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
466 mi
B3 S Touring
332 mi
466 mi
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
151.6 kWh
B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft