The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 61,800

€ 42,000

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 330xi
56.6
71.5
79.3
55.9
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
108.7
178.9
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.83 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
N54-K20
Engine Code
N52-B30

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 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
174 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330xi
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
384 mi
Range
388 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data