The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 47,300
BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 335i
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,300
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 335i is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3505 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 335i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.76 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
BMW 335i
11.61 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 335i
29 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
432 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 335i
432 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
BMW 335i
155.3 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data