The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 70,800

€ 43,900

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 330d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.42 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N55-R20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d
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9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 330d
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
611 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data