The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330d Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 45,700
€ 53,800
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 330d Touring is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.8 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
178.2
107.3
176.3
178.2 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8 %
General
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
242 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
384 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
384 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
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15.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
15.4 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
37 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
601 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 330d Touring
601 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
129.6 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
