The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 61,800

€ 46,700

€ 61,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 330d BluePerformance.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182
178.9 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.99 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N54-K20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
14.02 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
384 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
723 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
193.3 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 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data