The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 54,400
€ 42,600
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.8
71.9
81.4
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
54.9 in
Height
56.8 in
107.3
176
112.2
185.4
176 in
Length
185.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.92 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
E46
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
S52-B33
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
158 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
18.04 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
56 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
56 mpg
BMW 320d
14 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
337 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
592 mi
BMW 320d
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).
86.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
