The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. BMW 320i Coupé (07 - 10)
€ 50,000
€ 33,600
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 320i Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
54.9
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.8 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
180.3
176.7 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
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 Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
E5/1
Engine Code
N43-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
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Coupé
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.83 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
18.83 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
359 mi
Range
593 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
593 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
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).
125 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
