The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. BMW 320i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 49,600
€ 32,500
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 320i Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.7 in
Height
55.8 in
107.3
176.3
108.7
178
176.3 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
S52-B33
Engine Code
N46-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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
163 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
22.86 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
483 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
483 mi
BMW 320i Touring
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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
