The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 335d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 52,700

€ 46,000

€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000
ⓘ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 335d Touring DPF.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring DPF
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 335d Touring DPF
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.6 %

General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring DPF
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
S52-B33
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
282 hp
BMW 335d Touring DPF
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 335d Touring DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring DPF
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
BMW 335d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 335d Touring DPF
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
332 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
557 mi
BMW 335d Touring DPF
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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 335d Touring DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring DPF
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