The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 48,800
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 48,800
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 340i is 0.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.15 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.06 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 340i
36 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
574 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 340i
574 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 340i
123.1 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data