The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance (12 - 15)
€ 49,600
€ 39,400
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176.3
110.6
182
176.3 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.55 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
E46
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
163 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.06 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
19.06 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
15 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
359 mi
Range
754 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
754 mi
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
