The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,300
 BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08) BMW 330d DPF
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4718 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.55 %
BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N54-K20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d DPF
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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data