The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 335i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 46,900
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 335i.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
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 335i
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1585 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.62 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six 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
302 bhp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
302 bhp
BMW 335i
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
400 NM
BMW 335i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
76 m
0.000 sec
BMW 335i
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
5.25 kg/bhp
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 335i
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
337 mi
Range
518 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
518 mi
BMW 335i
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).
136.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
BMW 335i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 335i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
