The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 35,500
€ 52,700
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320i Touring is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.8 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
178.2
107.3
176.3
178.2 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
168 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
139 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
20.14 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
34 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
25 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
559 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 320i Touring
559 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
132.6 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
