The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 320i Touring xDrive (13 - 15)
€ 52,700
€ 38,500
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,500
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 320i Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
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 320i Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3594 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.59 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
E46
Generation
F31
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
S52-B33
Engine Code
N20-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
160 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
19.86 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
332 mi
Range
548 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
548 mi
BMW 320i 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
