What is the Alpina B3?
The Alpina B3 is based on the BMW 3 Series, a compact executive car. The wider B3 range has included saloon, estate, coupé and convertible body styles, depending on generation. The estate offers extra load space, while the saloon keeps a more traditional three-box shape. Alpina grew from a business tuning BMWs into a recognised car manufacturer, developing its own versions of BMW models.
Generations and engines
The E90 generation ran from 2010 to 2013 and includes body codes E90, E91, E92 and E93. The F30 generation followed from 2013 to 2019, with F30 and F31 forms. The G20 generation runs from 2020 to today and includes the G20 and G21.
EU versions from 2010 to 2025 use a 3.0-litre petrol engine. Power ranges from 294 kW (400 PS) to 324 kW (441 PS). Among the leading registration entries are a 294 kW (400 PS) version in 2011 and a 324 kW (441 PS) version in 2018.
EU registrations
There were 994 EU registrations from 2010 to 2025. The B3 brings Alpina’s take on the 3 Series to drivers looking for a compact executive car, with saloon and estate forms among the options across its generations.
Questions and answers
What type of car is the Alpina B3?
It is an Alpina based on the BMW 3 Series, with saloon and estate forms across the generations covered.
What engine and power are listed for the B3?
EU versions have a 3.0-litre petrol engine and power from 294 kW (400 PS) to 324 kW (441 PS).
How many B3s were registered in the EU?
There were 994 EU registrations from 2010 to 2025.
