The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 36,500
€ 54,400
€ 36,500
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 BMW 320d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 3.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.9 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
178.4
107.3
176
178.4 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 3.3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
General
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 3.3
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 3.3
145 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.33 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
35 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
715 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW 320d
715 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
109.1 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
BMW 320d
109.1 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
