The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 54,400
€ 46,700
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 330d BluePerformance
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
110.6
182
176 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.4 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 330d BluePerformance
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
S52-B33
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 330d BluePerformance
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d BluePerformance
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
337 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
