The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 330xd DPF Automatic (05 - 08)
€ 52,000
€ 44,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 330xd DPF.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xd DPF
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.9
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
107.3
176
108.7
178
176 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xd DPF
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
14.2 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xd DPF
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xd 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
301 hp
228 hp
BMW 330xd DPF
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
BMW 330xd DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xd DPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xd DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
16.68 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xd DPF
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
337 mi
Range
474 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
474 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
164.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
164.6 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
343 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 330xd DPF
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
