The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) vs. BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 48,800
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 46,500
 BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 48,800
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 ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 330d.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330d
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
176 in
Length
178.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4784 lb
ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.93 %
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330d
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
E5/1
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330d
168 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.62 lb/hp
15.71 lb/hp
BMW 330d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
22 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 330d
15 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
557 mi
ALPINA B3 S
359 mi
557 mi
BMW 330d
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
139.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
206.5 kWh
139.9 kWh
BMW 330d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data