The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xi Touring (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02)
€ 43,300
€ 49,600
€ 43,300
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 330xi Touring is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
BMW 330xi 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
107.3
176.3
178 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xi Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4553 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.08 %
General
BMW 330xi Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330xi Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
268 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330xi Touring
236 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
BMW 330xi Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
163 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
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14.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.18 lb/hp
BMW 330xi Touring
14.11 lb/hp
12.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xi Touring
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 330xi Touring
29 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
483 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 330xi Touring
483 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 330xi Touring
153.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xi 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
