The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 335d Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 72,600

€ 48,000

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 Touring is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 335d Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 335d Touring
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178.2
182.2 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 335d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.48 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 335d Touring
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 335d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
N55-R20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
282 hp
BMW 335d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 335d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 335d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 335d Touring
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9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.45 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
13.45 lb/hp
BMW 335d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 335d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 335d Touring
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
466 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
565 mi
BMW 335d Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 335d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 335d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft