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Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradvsBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001 330i

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

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BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) · Facelift 2001

330i

231 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedWagon / estate2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    252 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    335 Nm
    247 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    435 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i

  • Lightest
    1,535 kg
    3,384 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.2 L/100 km
    16.6 mpg US
    19.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    643 km
    399 mi
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
280hp209kW
231hp172kW
Torque
335Nm247lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,035kg4,486lb
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
To 99% top speed
72.2s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 241 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
23.6s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.9s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.3L/100 km13.6mpg US16.3mpg UK
14.2L/100 km16.6mpg US19.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
206Nm/t138lb-ft/ton
Calculated
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km335mi
Calculated
643km399mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,300cc201cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
4,478mm176in
4,478mm176in
Width
1,739mm68in
1,739mm68in
Height
1,409mm55in
1,409mm55in
Wheelbase
2,725mm107in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,471mm58in
1,471mm58in
Rear track
1,481mm58in
1,483mm58in
Trunk volume
435L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,345L
1,345L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
63L

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 24V Switchtronic AllradBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330iPowerTorque
  • Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: Power / Torque
  • BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i5,900 rpm3,500 rpm6,150 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.9 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.6 s
24.8 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.1 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad has 49 hp more than BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 49 hp (37 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 Switchtronic Allrad
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
300 Nm
221 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 Switchtronic Allrad
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
1,535 kg
3,384 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 Switchtronic Allrad
252 km/h
157 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
243 km/h
151 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 24V Switchtronic Allrad7.2 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i7.2 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 Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i and Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad: 1.9 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 Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 Switchtronic Allrad
538 km
335 mi
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
643 km
399 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 Switchtronic Allrad
280 hp
209 kW
7.2 s
252 km/h
157 mph
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
231 hp
172 kW
7.2 s
243 km/h
151 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 Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 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 (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 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

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 Switchtronic Allrad
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
231 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
243 km/h
151 mph
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad 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 Switchtronic Allrad
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK
7.2 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 Switchtronic Allrad
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
BMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAlpinaB3 Touring (E46)3.3 i 24V Switchtronic AllradBMW3 Series Touring (E46)Facelift 2001330i
Power
280 hp
209 kW
231 hp
172 kW
Torque
335 Nm
247 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.2 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
243 km/h
151 mph
Lightness
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
9.8 L/100 km
24.0 mpg US
28.8 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
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
4,478 mm
176.3 in
Height
1,409 mm
55.5 in
Range score
538 km
335 mi
643 km
399 mi
Trunk score
435 L
15.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 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 Switchtronic AllradBMW 3 Series Touring (E46) Facelift 2001 330i
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK9.8 L/100 km24 mpg US28.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km17.15 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi27.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal1,470 L388 US gal323 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year2,573 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Alpina B3 Touring (E46) 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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