The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 52,800
€ 67,900
€ 52,800
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 and height, but the BMW ActiveHybrid 3 is 0.3 inches shorter.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.44 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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 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
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.3 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
9.3 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
490 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).
144 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
