The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 50,900
€ 38,600
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 6 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the BMW 325i.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325i
1395
1739
1939
1421
1817
1989
1739 mm
Width
1817 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1395 mm
Height
1421 mm
2725
4471
2760
4531
4471 mm
Length
4531 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325i
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1535 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.58 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325i
E46
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325i
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
S52-B33
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3300 CC
Engine Capacity
2996 CC
276 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
215 bhp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 bhp
215 bhp
BMW 325i
335 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
335 NM
270 NM
BMW 325i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325i
162 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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5.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.14 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 3.3
5.36 kg/bhp
7.14 kg/bhp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
24 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325i
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
334 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
