The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02) vs. BMW 335d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,700
€ 52,400
€ 52,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘ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 1.8 inches lower than the BMW 335d Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.5
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.7 in
Height
56.5 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 335d Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
11.9 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring
E46
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
S52-B33
Engine Code
N57-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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
309 hp
BMW 335d Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 335d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring
160 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d Touring
▶ REPLAY
12.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.42 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
BMW 335d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 335d Touring
13 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
332 mi
Range
633 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
332 mi
633 mi
BMW 335d 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
223.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 335d Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 335d 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
