The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 48,800
€ 52,800
€ 48,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 15.3 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 3.4 cm lower than the BMW ActiveHybrid 3.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1395
1739
1939
1429
1811
2031
1739 mm
Width
1811 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1395 mm
Height
1429 mm
2725
4471
2810
4624
4471 mm
Length
4624 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1730 kg
1950 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2185 kg
Weight Difference:
280 kg
16.18 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
E46
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
E5/1
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
335 bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
450 NM
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
450 NM
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
75 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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4.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.16 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.82 kg/bhp
5.16 kg/bhp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
26 mpg
48 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
17 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
359 mi
Range
600 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
139 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
390 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
