The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d Touring (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 38,300

€ 49,600

€ 38,300
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 320d 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 320d 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 320d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.55 %

General
BMW 320d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
F31
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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 Touring
181 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d Touring
280 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
BMW 320d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
143 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
19.06 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
50 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
40 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
754 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 320d Touring
754 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 320d Touring
96.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d 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