The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 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 ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.7
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
55.7 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 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.48 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
E46
Generation
F30
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
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
158 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
337 mi
Range
864 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data