The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 42,500
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.5
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.5 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 320i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.8 %
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic 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 B48
S52-B33
Engine Code
B48-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 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
162 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320i
13 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
334 mi
Range
654 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
654 mi
BMW 320i
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).
108 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
