The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 53,800
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) B3 S Touring
€ 60,400
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400

ⓘ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 2.5 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 2.4 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
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
176.3 in
Length
178.8 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.86 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
B3 S Touring
301 hp
355 hp
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

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

302 ft
0.000 sec

B3 S Touring

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

B3 S Touring
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
24 mpg
B3 S Touring
20 mpg
24 mpg
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
332 mi
Range
395 mi
B3 S Touring
332 mi
395 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).
187.5 kWh
B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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