The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 47,300

€ 61,800

€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 335i is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
71.3
80
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.9
182 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.41 %

General
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.61 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 335i
29 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
432 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 335i
432 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 335i
155.3 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data