The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 50,900

€ 42,000

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.7
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
55.7 in
107.3
176
110.6
182.4
176 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
S52-B33
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
162 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
62 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
13 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
334 mi
Range
932 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
932 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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