The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 43,900
 BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 58,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.21 %
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.81 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
14.81 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 330d
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
611 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 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
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data