The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 330d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 65,900

€ 48,300

€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.6 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
57.7
71.5
79.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
178.2
178.8 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %

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

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S 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
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
242 hp
BMW 330d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
181 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring
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10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
388 mi
Range
549 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
549 mi
BMW 330d Touring
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 330d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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