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Alpina B3 (E90)

3.0i Biturbo

360 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2013

Comparison overview

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

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    327 km/h
    203 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
    10.2 L/100 km
    23.1 mpg US
    27.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.7 L/100 km
    16.0 mpg US
    19.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    618 km
    384 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    86/100
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • 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
327 km/h
203 mph
+47 km/h
314 km/h
195 mph
+34 km/h
305 km/h
190 mph
+25 km/h
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
41.5s99% target: 324 km/h / 201 mph-10.5 s
Calculated
46.2s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph-5.9 s
Calculated
49.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph-2.8 s
Calculated
52.1s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s-1.1 s
4.2s-0.7 s
4.4s-0.5 s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
9.3s-4.7 s
Calculated
10.7s-3.4 s
Calculated
11.7s-2.3 s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
4.0s-0.7 s
Calculated
4.2s-0.5 s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s-1.6 s
Calculated
11.7s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
12.8s
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
618km384mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
618km384mi
Calculated
618km384mi
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
3.7 s
4.0 s
4.2 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.3 s
10.7 s
11.7 s
14.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
37.7 s
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Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
280 km/h
174 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
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.9 s
8.1 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.0 s
10.3 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
11.7 s
12.1 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
223 km/h
139 mph
212 km/h
131 mph
204 km/h
127 mph
191 km/h
118 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
3.8 s
327 km/h
203 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
468 hp
349 kW
4.2 s
314 km/h
195 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
425 hp
317 kW
4.4 s
305 km/h
190 mph
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
360 hp
268 kW
4.9 s
280 km/h
174 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/h3.8 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 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/h4.2 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 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/h4.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 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/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 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/h3.8 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
Power
468 hp
349 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
Power
425 hp
317 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
3.8 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.2 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.4 s
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
4.9 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 2)468 hp
284 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo (Stage 1)425 hp
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
AlpinaB3 (E90)3.0i Biturbo360 hp
219 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
3.8 s
4.2 s
4.4 s
4.9 s
Top speed
327 km/h
203 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
280 km/h
174 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
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 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
618 km
384 mi
618 km
384 mi
618 km
384 mi
618 km
384 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.

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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
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 LC/year2,678 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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