The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

€ 49,000
BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07) BMW 330d Convertible DPF
€ 67,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,800

ⓘ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 length and width, but the BMW 330d Convertible DPF is 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
54.1
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)
70.2
78.1
54.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
70.2
78
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.1 in
Height
54.5 in
Blueprint BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)
108.7
180.3
180.3 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 330d Convertible DPF (07 - 07)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.08 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (07 - 10)

General

BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
E93
Generation
E93
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
228 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
369 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Performance

BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
152 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Convertible DPF

62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.46 lb/hp
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
17.64 lb/hp
11.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
557 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 330d Convertible DPF
139.9 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d Convertible DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Convertible
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
783 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data