The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 330xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 56,200
€ 45,400
€ 56,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 330xi Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330xi 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
176.3 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330xi Touring
3594 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4696 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.04 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330xi Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330xi Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
S52-B33
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330xi Touring
156 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Touring
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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.27 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
13.02 lb/hp
14.27 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330xi Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
14 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
334 mi
Range
483 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
334 mi
483 mi
BMW 330xi 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).
153.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
221.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
BMW 330xi Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330xi 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
