The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 70,800
€ 42,000
€ 70,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 330xi.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
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
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4663 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.83 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
F30
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)
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
N52-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
254 hp
BMW 330xi
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xi
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9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
14.5 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 330xi
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
388 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
388 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
