The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 42,000
€ 54,400
€ 42,000
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 330xi is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
54.9
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
108.7
178
107.3
176
178 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.6 %
General
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 330xi
254 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330xi
221 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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14.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
14.5 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 330xi
23 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
16 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
388 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW 330xi
388 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 330xi
191.4 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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
