The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 54,400
€ 29,500
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 318i.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318i
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
176
108.7
178
176 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.08 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318i
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
S52-B33
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
14 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
337 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318i
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
