The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 50,900

€ 39,100

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
176
108.7
178.4
176 in
Length
178.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.37 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
S52-B33
Engine Code
N47-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
162 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d
▶ REPLAY
11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d
13 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
334 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data