The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 67,900
€ 46,500
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 330d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.31 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
490 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
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).
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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
