The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 47,300
BMW 330d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 330d Touring
€ 69,700
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 47,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700

ⓘ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 Touring is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches taller.
BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.3
Blueprint BMW 330d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint BMW 330d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3704 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4905 lb
BMW 330d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.99 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
254 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330d Touring
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
BMW 330d Touring
14.58 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330d Touring
46 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
37 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
695 mi
Range
484 mi
BMW 330d Touring
695 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 330d Touring
104.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft