The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. BMW 335xi Touring (07 - 08)
€ 49,600
€ 45,600
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 335xi Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335xi 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 335xi Touring
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.8 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335xi Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335xi Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
S52-B33
Engine Code
N54-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
302 hp
BMW 335xi Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335xi Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335xi Touring
163 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335xi Touring
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
13.07 lb/hp
BMW 335xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335xi Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 335xi Touring
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
400 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
400 mi
BMW 335xi 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).
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
BMW 335xi Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335xi 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
