The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320si (06 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 33,000
BMW 320si (06 - 07) BMW 320si
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 33,000
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 320si is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
BMW 320si
ALPINA B3 S
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320si (06 - 07)
71.5
78.3
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.9 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint BMW 320si (06 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
178 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320si
ALPINA B3 S
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 320si (06 - 07)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

BMW 320si
ALPINA B3 S
E90
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 320si
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N45
Engine Series
N45-B20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
171 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320si
171 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
148 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320si
148 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

BMW 320si
ALPINA B3 S
140 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320si

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
BMW 320si
17.98 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320si
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 320si
26 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
440 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 320si
440 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 320si
168.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320si
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data