The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 340i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 51,300
€ 50,900
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 340i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.5
71.3
80
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.5 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
176
182.4 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 3.3
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4773 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
12.43 %
General
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 340i
322 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 340i
332 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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11.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW 340i
11.57 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 340i
34 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
26 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
513 mi
Range
334 mi
BMW 340i
513 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
221.6 kWh
BMW 340i
130.7 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 340i
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
