Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo E92 Coupe (2007-2013)

64% Neofiliac52% External
Keywords: alpinacompact-executivecoupedohchigh-performancemacpherson-strutmanual-transmissionmulti-linkrwdturbocharged

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Product Overview

Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo E92 Coupe is a compact executive coupe based on BMW E92 Coupe in production from 2007 to 2013. It was powered by two tunes of the BMW N54 inline-6 petrol engine that displaced 3.0 liters paired to 6-speed ZF 6HP automatic transmission.
Alpina upgraded the turbochargers on the N54 engine and gave it a range of Alpina-exclusive interior and exterior updates. However, with turbocharging, Alpina no longer touches the short block of the engine.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Improved styling over the E92 335i
Cons
  • AWD nonsense
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Unreliable N54 engine

What external reviewers found***

External score 52% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Impressive handling
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful engine
Cons
  • Not as refined as M3
  • Body control could be better
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Specifications

B3 GT3B3 Bi-TurboB3 Bi-Turbo AWD

Capacity

Cargo Capacity430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity63.0 L / 16.6 gal
Passengers4
Payload505 kg / 1113 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size245/35 ZR19, 265/35 ZR19245/40 R18ZR245/40 R18ZR

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height1405 mm / 55.3 in1395 mm / 54.9 in1395 mm / 54.9 in
Size | Length4668 mm / 183.8 in4580 mm / 180.3 in4580 mm / 180.3 in
Size | Width1782 mm / 70.2 in
Track Width | Front1503.0 mm / 59.2 in
Track Width | Rear1502.0 mm / 59.1 in
Weight1535.0 kg / 3384.1 lbs
Wheel Size8.5J x 19, 9.5J x 19
Wheelbase2760 mm / 108.7 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.5 sec4.8 sec4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.3 sec4.6 sec4.7 sec
Fuel Economy9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (combined) | 13.7 L/100km / 17.2 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 14.0 L/100km / 16.8 MPG (urban) | 7.2 L/100km / 32.7 MPG (highway)10.1 L/100km / 23.3 MPG (combined) | 14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed300.0 km/h / 186.4 mph285.0 km/h / 177.1 mph280.0 km/h / 174.0 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5Euro 4Euro 4
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio9.4:19.4:19.4:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc
Engine | Power408.0 hp / 304.2 kW @ 6000 rpm360.0 hp / 268.5 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm360.0 hp / 268.5 kW @ 5500-6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output137.0 hp/L / 2.2 hp/cu-in120.8 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in120.8 hp/L / 2.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in89.6 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque540 Nm / 398.3 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800-5000 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 3800-5000 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol inline-6 engineTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic

Production

Availability2012 ~ 20132007 ~ 20132007 ~ 2013

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 52%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The B3 Bi-Turbo is a thorough reworking of the 335i M Sport that the B3 is based upon. The 3.0-litre six has had a two smaller turbos fitted instead for improved throttle response. Power has been upped from 308bhp to 404bhp – only 4bhp less than the outgoing V8 M3. The B3 has a top speed of 190mph and it can reach 125mph in a mere 14sec.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Impressive handling
Cons
  • Not as refined as M3
  • Body control could be better

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References

  1. ^ BMW Alpina B3 Bi-Turbo (2013) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/alpina/alpina-b3-bi-turbo-2013-review/. 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2022-05-09.

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