The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 50,900

€ 48,600

€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 335i.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 335i
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
176 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 335i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.12 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 335i
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 335i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
S52-B33
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 335i
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 335i
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.16 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
12.16 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 335i
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
334 mi
Range
466 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
466 mi
BMW 335i
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).
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
144 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data