The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 49,900
€ 47,800
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
80
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
176
182.4 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 3.3
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %
General
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 330d
254 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330d
413 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 3.3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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14.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW 330d
14.02 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 330d
48 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
39 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
723 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 330d
723 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 330d
100.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
