The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. BMW 335i Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 48,800
€ 43,000
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 335i.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.9
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
107.3
176
108.7
178
176 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.77 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N54
E5/1
Engine Code
N54-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
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
302 hp
BMW 335i
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 335i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
11.86 lb/hp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 335i
15 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
408 mi
BMW 335i
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).
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).
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
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
