The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Touring Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 33,700
€ 49,600
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 316i Touring is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
BMW 316i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
56.3
71.3
80
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.7 in
110.6
182
107.3
176.3
182 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.29 %
General
BMW 316i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
F31
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 316i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
134 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 316i Touring
162 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
BMW 316i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
BMW 316i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 316i Touring
40 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 316i Touring
632 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 316i Touring
111.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
