The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 50,600
 BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 335d
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,600

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.2 %
BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
309 hp
BMW 335d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 335d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
185 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335d

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
BMW 335d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 335d
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
656 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
656 mi
BMW 335d
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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 335d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data