The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06)
€ 35,800
€ 53,200
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Coupé is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Coupé.
BMW 320i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
54.9
70.2
78.1
53.8
69.2
80.1
70.2 in
Width
69.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.1 in
54.9 in
Height
53.8 in
108.7
180.3
107.3
176.7
180.3 in
Length
176.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.01 %
General
BMW 320i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
E92
Generation
E46
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
168 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i Coupé
155 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Performance
BMW 320i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
142 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
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19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
19.23 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
35 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
575 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
575 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
219.8 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
128.7 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
