The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330i (15 - 18)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 43,200
 BMW 330i (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200

ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 330i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 330i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.07 %
BMW 330i (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
N54-K20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i

Performance

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

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 330i
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
611 mi
BMW 330i
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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data