The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 335d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 61,200

€ 52,500

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,500
ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 335d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
56
71.5
79.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4806 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.51 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW N57
N54-K30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
309 hp
BMW 335d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
BMW 335d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 335d
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9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
12.17 lb/hp
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 335d
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
408 mi
Range
656 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
656 mi
BMW 335d
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 335d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 335d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data