The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (12 - 12)
€ 47,800
€ 35,400
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
110.6
182
176 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
S52-B33
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.58 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
22 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
15 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
362 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
362 mi
632 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
204.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
204.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
