The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 54,400
€ 51,300
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 1.5 inches lower than the BMW 340i.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 340i
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.5
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.5 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 340i
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.7 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 340i
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 340i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
S52-B33
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 340i
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
11.57 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 340i
14 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
337 mi
Range
513 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
513 mi
BMW 340i
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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 340i
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
