The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Automatic (12 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 39,700
€ 54,400
€ 39,700
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 328i 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 328i
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
80
54.9
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
110.6
182
107.3
176
182 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 3.3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
General
BMW 328i
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 328i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
29 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
592 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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 328i
119.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
