The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. Toyota Avensis 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 50,900
€ 26,400
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 3.3 inches lower than the Toyota Avensis 1.8.
ALPINA B3 3.3
Toyota Avensis 1.8
54.9
68.5
76.3
58.3
71.3
81.1
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
54.9 in
Height
58.3 in
107.3
176
106.3
185.4
176 in
Length
185.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
Toyota Avensis 1.8
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.02 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
Toyota Avensis 1.8
E46
Generation
T27
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
2ZR-FAE
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
145 hp
at 6400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
145 hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
Toyota Avensis 1.8
162 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Toyota Avensis 1.8
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11.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
11.82 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
36 mpg
Toyota Avensis 1.8
13 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
334 mi
Range
574 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
334 mi
574 mi
Toyota Avensis 1.8
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
221.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Toyota Avensis 1.8
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
Toyota Avensis 1.8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
