The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11)
€ 54,400
€ 37,700
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the D3 Bi-Turbo.
B3 3.3
D3 Bi-Turbo
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.6 in
107.3
176
108.7
178.9
176 in
Length
178.9 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 3.3
D3 Bi-Turbo
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %
General
B3 3.3
D3 Bi-Turbo
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 3.3
D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
S52-B33
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
B3 3.3
276 hp
211 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
B3 3.3
D3 Bi-Turbo
158 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
D3 Bi-Turbo
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3
D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
44 mpg
B3 3.3
20 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
14 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
337 mi
Range
702 mi
B3 3.3
337 mi
702 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
219.8 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 kWh
B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
111 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3
D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
