The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. BMW 330d Touring xDrive (08 - 12)
€ 49,600
€ 46,100
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 330d Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330d Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.7 in
Height
55.8 in
107.3
176.3
108.7
178.2
176.3 in
Length
178.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330d Touring
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3913 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.08 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330d Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
S52-B33
Engine Code
M57-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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
276 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330d Touring
163 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Touring
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
15 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
359 mi
Range
574 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
574 mi
BMW 330d Touring
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
135.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 330d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
