The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 50,900
€ 36,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the D3 DPF.
B3 3.3
D3 DPF
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.6 in
107.3
176
108.7
178
176 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 3.3
D3 DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.35 %
General
B3 3.3
D3 DPF
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 3.3
D3 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
S52-B33
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
B3 3.3
276 hp
197 hp
D3 DPF
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
D3 DPF
Performance
B3 3.3
D3 DPF
162 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
D3 DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
B3 3.3
20 mpg
40 mpg
D3 DPF
13 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
334 mi
Range
642 mi
B3 3.3
334 mi
642 mi
D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
D3 DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3
D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
