The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 45,400
 BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo and the BMW 330i are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.93 %
BMW 330i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
N55-R20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
249 hp
BMW 330i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 330i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 330i
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
678 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
678 mi
BMW 330i
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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 330i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 330i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data