The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 318i Touring (07 - 08)
€ 52,700
€ 29,000
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 318i Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318i 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 318i Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318i Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
S52-B33
Engine Code
N43-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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318i Touring
160 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
332 mi
Range
652 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
652 mi
BMW 318i Touring
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).
113.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318i 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
