The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. BMW 330d Coupé DPF Automatic (06 - 08)
€ 50,000
€ 45,100
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 330d Coupé DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
53.8
69.2
80.1
54.9
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.8 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
180.3
176.7 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
E5/1
Engine Code
M57-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
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
228 hp
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
359 mi
Range
574 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
574 mi
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
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).
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).
135.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 330d Coupé DPF
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
