The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 335d Touring DPF Automatic (06 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 45,500

€ 52,700

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 335d Touring DPF 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 335d Touring DPF
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 335d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.6 %

General
BMW 335d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 335d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
S52-B33

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 335d Touring DPF
282 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 335d Touring DPF
428 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
BMW 335d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
BMW 335d Touring DPF
13.45 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 335d Touring DPF
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 335d Touring DPF
31 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
492 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 335d Touring DPF
492 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
158.4 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 335d Touring DPF
158.4 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
330 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 335d Touring DPF
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