The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 52,000
€ 31,700
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 4.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the BMW 320i.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i
1395
1739
1939
1421
1817
1989
1739 mm
Width
1817 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1395 mm
Height
1421 mm
2725
4471
2760
4520
4471 mm
Length
4520 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.34 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i
E46
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
E5/1
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
168 bhp
BMW 320i
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
210 NM
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
210 NM
BMW 320i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.78 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
8.78 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
16 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
337 mi
Range
602 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
602 mi
BMW 320i
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
