The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 69,700

€ 45,700

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 330d Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d 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 330d Touring
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.42 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 330d Touring
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9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
15.4 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
484 mi
Range
601 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
601 mi
BMW 330d Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
129.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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