The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 52,800
€ 57,900
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
56
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.9 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
