The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,400
 BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.55 %
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
N55-R20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
13.9 lb/hp
BMW 330i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 330i
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
678 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
678 mi
BMW 330i
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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data