The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Touring Automatic (12 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 41,400
€ 49,600
€ 41,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 328i Touring is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
56.3
71.3
80
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.7 in
110.6
182
107.3
176.3
182 in
Length
176.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.38 %
General
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
F31
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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 Touring
242 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
258 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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14.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
14.53 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
36 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
28 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
574 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 328i Touring
574 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
123.1 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
