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Alpina B3 (E90)

3.0i Biturbo

360 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2013

Comparison overview

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Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    333 km/h
    207 mph
  • Most powerful
    540 hp
    403 kW
  • Highest torque
    775 Nm
    572 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,645 kg
    3,627 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    328 hp/t
    245 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    93/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
540hp403kW+180 hp
468hp349kW+108 hp
425hp317kW+65 hp
360hp268kW
Torque
775Nm572lb-ft+275 Nm
675Nm498lb-ft+175 Nm
610Nm450lb-ft+110 Nm
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
1,645kg3,627lb
Gross weight
2,090kg4,608lb
2,090kg4,608lb
2,090kg4,608lb
2,090kg4,608lb
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
+48 km/h
320 km/h
199 mph
+35 km/h
311 km/h
193 mph
+26 km/h
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
41.5s99% target: 330 km/h / 205 mph-10.6 s
Calculated
46.3s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph-5.8 s
Calculated
49.4s99% target: 308 km/h / 191 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s-1.1 s
4.1s-0.7 s
4.3s-0.5 s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
9.1s-4.5 s
Calculated
10.4s-3.2 s
Calculated
11.3s-2.2 s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
3.9s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.4 s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s-1.5 s
Calculated
11.6s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
328hp/t245kW/t149hp/1000 lb
Calculated
284hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
219hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
471Nm/t315lb-ft/ton
Calculated
410Nm/t275lb-ft/ton
Calculated
371Nm/t248lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
643km399mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,545mm179in
4,545mm179in
4,545mm179in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
1,422mm56in
Wheelbase
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
450L
450L
450L
450L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
63L
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hpAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hpAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hpAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hpPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hp: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hp: Power / Torque
  • Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp5,500-6,000 rpm3,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.9 s
4.2 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.1 s
10.4 s
11.3 s
13.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
31.2 s
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Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
320 km/h
199 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.4 s
5.5 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
7.8 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
9.9 s
10.2 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
11.6 s
12.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
226 km/h
141 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
207 km/h
128 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp has 180 hp more than Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp and Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp: 180 hp (134 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp and Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp: 1.1 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hp and Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
540 hp
403 kW
3.7 s
333 km/h
207 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
468 hp
349 kW
4.1 s
320 km/h
199 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
425 hp
317 kW
4.3 s
311 km/h
193 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
285 km/h
177 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
320 km/h
199 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
311 km/h
193 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
3.7 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.1 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.3 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
4.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hp
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3)540 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hpAlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
540 hp
403 kW
468 hp
349 kW
425 hp
317 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
775 Nm
572 lb-ft
675 Nm
498 lb-ft
610 Nm
450 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.1 s
4.3 s
4.8 s
Top speed
333 km/h
207 mph
320 km/h
199 mph
311 km/h
193 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
1,645 kg
3,627 lb
Fuel consumption
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Range score
643 km
399 mi
643 km
399 mi
643 km
399 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
328 hp/t
245 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hpAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2) 468 hpAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1) 425 hpAlpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo 360 hp
Consumption9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 (E90) 3.0i Biturbo (Stage 3) 540 hp

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 44 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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