The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 54,400
 ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) ALPINA B3 3.3
€ 36,400
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 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 3.3.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 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 Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
107.3
176
182 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.8 %
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
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
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
143 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
32 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
219.8 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 3.3
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