The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 49,200
 BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 330d BluePerformance
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,200

ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
182.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 330d BluePerformance xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
254 hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
BMW 330d BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

243 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
14.63 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
681 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
681 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
144 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data