The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 52,000
€ 54,400
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the B3 S and the B3 3.3 are absolutely identical. Both are 176 inches long, 68.5 inches wide and 54.9 inches tall.
B3 S
B3 3.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
68.5 in
Width
68.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
54.9 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
176
107.3
176
176 in
Length
176 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
B3 S
B3 3.3
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.12 %
General
B3 S
B3 3.3
E46
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
B3 S
B3 3.3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
E5/1
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
B3 S
301 hp
276 hp
B3 3.3
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
B3 S
267 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
B3 3.3
Performance
B3 S
B3 3.3
165 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
B3 3.3
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
B3 S
B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
20 mpg
B3 S
20 mpg
20 mpg
B3 3.3
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
337 mi
Range
337 mi
B3 S
337 mi
337 mi
B3 3.3
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).
219.8 kWh
B3 S
219.8 kWh
219.8 kWh
B3 3.3
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 3
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
B3 S
B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
