The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

€ 47,900
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 335i
€ 48,800
 ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 335i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 S
55.9
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
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
Blueprint BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
178.4 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 S
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
BMW 335i xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
14.95 %
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)

General

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 S
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 335i
302 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 335i
295 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S

Performance

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335i

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

▶ REPLAY
12.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
BMW 335i
12.45 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 335i
26 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
18 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
430 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 335i
430 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 335i
172.4 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 335i
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data