The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 316d Touring (10 - 12)
€ 56,200
€ 31,500
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 316d Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 316d 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
178.2
176.3 in
Length
178.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 316d Touring
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.9 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 316d Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
S52-B33
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 316d Touring
156 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
334 mi
Range
843 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
