The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
€ 43,900

€ 72,900

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 BMW 330d is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.68 %

General
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.81 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 330d
38 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
611 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 330d
611 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 330d
127.6 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data