The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 56,200
€ 47,800
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 325d Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176.3
110.6
182.4
176.3 in
Length
182.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3638 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
E46
Generation
F31
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
S52-B33
Engine Code
B47-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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
156 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325d Touring
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
14 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
334 mi
Range
754 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
754 mi
BMW 325d 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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
