Car comparison

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24VvsBMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

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 5 Series Touring (E61)

535d

272 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedWagon / estate2005-2007

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.1 L/100 km
    21.2 mpg US
    25.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best practicality score
    84/100

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    262 km/h
    163 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    1,620 kg
    3,571 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    173 hp/t
    129 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
280hp209kW
272hp203kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,620kg3,571lb
1,760kg3,880lb
Gross weight-
2,315kg5,104lb
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
73.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
21.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11L/100 km21.4mpg US25.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.1L/100 km14.6mpg US17.5mpg UK
11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
207Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
573km356mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,843mm191in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,886mm114in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,558mm61in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
435L
500L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,650L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
70L

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 5 Series Touring (E61) 535dPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
21.6 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
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
166 km/h
103 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V has 8 hp more than BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V: 8 hp (6 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
560 Nm
413 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
1,760 kg
3,880 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V and BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d: 0.5 s.

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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp

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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
272 hp
203 kW
6.6 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
BMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24VBMW5 Series Touring (E61)535d
Power
280 hp
209 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.6 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
1,760 kg
3,880 lb
Fuel consumption
11.0 L/100 km
21.4 mpg US
25.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,843 mm
190.7 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Range score
573 km
356 mi
-
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 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 24V
Consumption11 L/100 km21.4 mpg US25.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,650 L436 US gal363 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,888 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 535d

  • Has 225 Nm more
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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