The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. BMW 320si (06 - 07)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,000
 BMW 320si (06 - 07) BMW 320si
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 320si.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320si
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320si (06 - 07)
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint BMW 320si (06 - 07)
108.7
178
176 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320si
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
BMW 320si (06 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320si
E46
Generation
E90
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 320si
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N45
E5/1
Engine Code
N45-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
171 hp
BMW 320si
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320si

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320si
168 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320si

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320si

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320si
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 320si
15 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
440 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
440 mi
BMW 320si
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).
168.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
BMW 320si
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
344 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320si
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data