The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,900

€ 58,100

€ 43,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 330d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.2
178.4 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.55 %

General
BMW 330d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330d
242 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330d
384 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 330d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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14.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.81 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 330d
38 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
611 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 330d
611 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 330d
127.6 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data