The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 52,700

€ 56,200

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the B3 3.3 Touring and the B3 3.3 Touring AWD are absolutely identical. Both are 176.3 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 54.7 inches tall.
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
54.7
68.5
76.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
68.5 in
Width
68.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
54.7 in
Height
54.7 in
107.3
176.3
107.3
176.3
176.3 in
Length
176.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.59 %

General
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
E46
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
S52-B33
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
Performance
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
160 mph
Maximum Speed
156 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

B3 3.3 Touring AWD
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12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
332 mi
Range
334 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
334 mi
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
221.6 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 3
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3 Touring
B3 3.3 Touring AWD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft










38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft