The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
182 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S
143 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
34 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data