| General information |
| Brand | Alpina |
| Model | B3 |
| Generation | B3 Touring (E46) |
| Modification (Engine) | 3.3 i 24V (280 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2000 year |
| End of production | 2006 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
16.1 l/100 km
14.61 US mpg17.55 UK mpg6.21 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
7.8 l/100 km
30.16 US mpg36.22 UK mpg12.82 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
11 l/100 km
21.38 US mpg25.68 UK mpg9.09 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.1 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.8 sec |
| Maximum speed |
262 km/h
162.8 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.8 kg/Hp, 172.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.8 kg/Nm, 206.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 280 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 84.8 Hp/l |
| Torque |
335 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
247.08 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
3300 cm3
201.38 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
86.4 mm
3.4 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
93.8 mm
3.69 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1620 kg
3571.49 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
435 l
15.36 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum |
1345 l
47.5 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
63 l
16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4478 mm
176.3 in. |
| Width |
1739 mm
68.46 in. |
| Height |
1409 mm
55.47 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2725 mm
107.28 in. |
| Front track |
1471 mm
57.91 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1481 mm
58.31 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/40 ZR18; 255/35 ZR18 |
| Wheel rims size | 8J x 18; 9J X 18 |
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