The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 330d Touring Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,700
BMW 330d Touring Automatic (08 - 12) BMW 330d Touring
€ 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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
55.8
Blueprint BMW 330d Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 330d Touring Automatic (08 - 12)
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
4751 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.42 %
BMW 330d Touring Automatic (08 - 12)

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring

 REPLAY
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
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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