The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 335d Coupé DPF Automatic (06 - 07)
€ 53,200
€ 47,800
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 335d Coupé DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
53.8
69.2
80.1
54.1
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.8 in
Height
54.1 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 335d Coupé DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
E5/1
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
282 hp
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.86 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
12.86 lb/hp
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
13 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
337 mi
Range
505 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
505 mi
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
154.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
154.3 kWh
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 335d Coupé DPF
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
