The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 56,200
€ 36,100
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 320d Touring DPF.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d 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 320d Touring DPF
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.14 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
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 automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
S52-B33
Engine Code
M47-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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
156 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
14 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
334 mi
Range
549 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
549 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
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
