The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 330d DPF (05 - 08)
€ 64,200

€ 39,300

€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
56.6
71.5
79.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.55 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N54-K30
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
16.2 lb/hp
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d DPF
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
391 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
583 mi
BMW 330d DPF
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 330d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 330d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data