The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 52,800
€ 50,900
€ 52,800
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 ActiveHybrid 3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
80
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182
107.3
176
182 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 3.3
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.45 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 3.3
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.82 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
11.82 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
44 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
600 mi
Range
334 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
334 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
221.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
