The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d BluePerformance Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 46,700

€ 67,900

€ 46,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 330d BluePerformance is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 330d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
182
110.6
182.2
182 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.15 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 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-R20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
254 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
413 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 330d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
BMW 330d BluePerformance
14.02 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330d BluePerformance
48 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
723 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 330d BluePerformance
723 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
144 kWh
BMW 330d BluePerformance
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data