The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 43,800
 BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 330xi
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800

ⓘ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 330xi.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xi
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
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 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
176 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xi
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4663 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.17 %
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xi
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xi
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
E5/1
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xi
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
13.74 lb/hp
BMW 330xi

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
490 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xi
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