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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022 3.0vsBMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 Touring (G21) · Facelift 2022

3.0

495 hp2993 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2022-2024
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21)

M340i

374 hp2998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2020-2022

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    495 hp
    369 kW
  • Highest torque
    730 Nm
    538 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    87/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i

  • Lightest
    1,805 kg
    3,979 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    819 km
    509 mi
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
495hp369kW
374hp279kW
Torque
730Nm538lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,955kg4,310lb
1,805kg3,979lb
Gross weight
2,430kg5,357lb
2,400kg5,291lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.2s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
44.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
207hp/t155kW/t94hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
373Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
584km363mi
Calculated
819km509mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,723mm186in
4,713mm186in
Width
1,827mm72in
1,827mm72in
Height
1,438mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,851mm112in
2,851mm112in
Front track
1,577mm62in
1,583mm62in
Rear track
1,572mm62in
1,567mm62in
Ground clearance-
130mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,510L
1,510L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
59L
59L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.05,000-7,000 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm7,250 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i5,500-6,500 rpm1,900-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
14.1 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
133 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
374 hp
279 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 has 121 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: 121 hp (90 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
1,805 kg
3,979 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
302 km/h
188 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.03.7 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i4.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 and BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i: 0.9 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i and Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0: 2.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
584 km
363 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
819 km
509 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
495 hp
369 kW
3.7 s
302 km/h
188 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
374 hp
279 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
Power
495 hp
369 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
374 hp
279 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
3.7 s
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
4.6 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 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (G21)Facelift 20223.0BMW3 Series Touring (G21)M340i
Power
495 hp
369 kW
374 hp
279 kW
Torque
730 Nm
538 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.6 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,955 kg
4,310 lb
1,805 kg
3,979 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,723 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,713 mm
185.6 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
584 km
363 mi
819 km
509 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
207 hp/t
155 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
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 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km12.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi20.28 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year1,890 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (G21) Facelift 2022 3.0

  • Has 121 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 42 km/h (26 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 3 Series Touring (G21) M340i

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Uses 2.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 235 km (146 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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