The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 330xi (07 - 08)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,600
 BMW 330xi (07 - 08) BMW 330xi
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600

ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi (07 - 08)
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 330xi (07 - 08)
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.6 %
BMW 330xi (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 N53
N54-K20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
268 hp
BMW 330xi
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 330xi

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
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 330xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xi
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
490 mi
BMW 330xi
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 330xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330xi
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