The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 34,300
 BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
176 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N13
E5/1
Engine Code
N13-B16
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
15 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
703 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
703 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
100.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data