The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 50,900
€ 52,800
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 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 ActiveHybrid 3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
162 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
334 mi
Range
600 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
