The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 56,200
€ 49,600
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘ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 Switch-Tronic and the B3 3.3 Touring are absolutely identical. Both are 176.3 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 54.7 inches tall.
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
B3 3.3 Touring
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 Switch-Tronic
B3 3.3 Touring
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.43 %
General
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
B3 3.3 Touring
E46
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
B3 3.3 Touring
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 Switch-Tronic
276 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
247 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
B3 3.3 Touring
156 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3 Touring
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
13.02 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
22 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
20 mpg
22 mpg
B3 3.3 Touring
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
334 mi
Range
359 mi
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
334 mi
359 mi
B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
206.5 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
221.6 kWh
206.5 kWh
B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 3
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic
B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
