The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 62,000
 BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW M340i
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000

ⓘ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 9.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.8 inches lower than the BMW M340i.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW M340i
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
56.7
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
68.5 in
Width
71.9 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
54.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.6
176 in
Length
185.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
BMW M340i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.18 %
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 S
BMW M340i
E46
Generation
G20
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
BMW M340i
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B58
E5/1
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
369 hp
BMW M340i
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW M340i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
BMW M340i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M340i

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
10.43 lb/hp
BMW M340i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
BMW M340i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
34 mpg
BMW M340i
13 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
524 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
524 mi
BMW M340i
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).
132.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
BMW M340i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
BMW M340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data