Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Alpina B3 Touring (E46)

3.3 i 24V

280 hp3300 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2000-2006
VS

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91)

335d

286 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboWagon / estate2006-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    818 km
    508 mi
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
280hp209kW
286hp213kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,720kg3,792lb
Gross weight-
2,185kg4,817lb
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.3s99% target: 259 km/h / 161 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
337Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
818km508mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,520mm178in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,418mm56in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,513mm60in
Trunk volume
435L
450L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,375L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L
CO2 emissions-
205g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335dPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
20.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
170 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d has 6 hp more than Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
1,720 kg
3,792 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V6.1 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d6.3 s

Although BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d has more power, Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 3.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
573 km
356 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
818 km
508 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
280 hp
209 kW
6.1 s
262 km/h
163 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
6.1 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VBMW3 Series Touring (E91)335d
Power
280 hp
209 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
262 km/h
163 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 mpg UK
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,520 mm
178.0 in
Height
1,418 mm
55.8 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
818 km
508 mi
CO2 score
-
205 g/km
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAlpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VBMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km13.48 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi21.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year2,021 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Is 100 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 3 Series Touring (E91) 335d

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 245 Nm more
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 245 km (153 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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