The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 51,300
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 340i
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

ⓘ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 length and width, but the BMW 340i is 0.1 inches taller.
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
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 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 S 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 S 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-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 340i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
513 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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