The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 54,400
€ 46,000
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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 325d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325d
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 325d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.26 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325d
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325d
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325d
158 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 325d
14 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
337 mi
Range
805 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
805 mi
BMW 325d
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
