The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 50,900
€ 52,000
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the B3 3.3 and the B3 S are absolutely identical. Both are 176 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 54.9 inches tall.
B3 3.3
B3 S
54.9
68.5
76.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
68.5 in
Width
68.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
54.9 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
176
107.3
176
176 in
Length
176 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 3.3
B3 S
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
B3 3.3
B3 S
E46
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 3.3
B3 S
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
B3 3.3
276 hp
301 hp
B3 S
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
B3 S
Performance
B3 3.3
B3 S
162 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3
B3 S
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 3.3
20 mpg
20 mpg
B3 S
13 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
334 mi
Range
337 mi
B3 3.3
334 mi
337 mi
B3 S
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
219.8 kWh
B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 S
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 3
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3
B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
