The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 75,300
€ 53,200
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the B3 S Coupé.
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
54.1
71.9
79.7
53.8
69.2
80.1
71.9 in
Width
69.2 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.1 in
Height
53.8 in
110.6
182.7
107.3
176.7
182.7 in
Length
176.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.43 %
General
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
F32
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
N55-B30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
434 hp
301 hp
B3 S Coupé
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
487 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S Coupé
Performance
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
190 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S Coupé
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8.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
8.59 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
30 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
337 mi
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
472 mi
337 mi
B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
219.8 kWh
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
149.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 S Coupé
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B4 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
