The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 320i (15 - 18)
€ 54,400

€ 37,900

€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 6.4 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
110.6
182.4
176 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
E46
Generation
F30
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 manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
S52-B33
Engine Code
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320i
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
14 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
337 mi
Range
678 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
678 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data