The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

€ 46,500
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 330d
€ 67,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 46,500
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330d is 10.1 cm shorter, 0.6 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1421
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
1817
1989
1431
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
1811
2011
1817 mm
Width
1811 mm
1989 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1421 mm
Height
1431 mm
Blueprint BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
2760
4531
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
2810
4632
4531 mm
Length
4632 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1725 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2170 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2190 kg
BMW 330d xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.16 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)

General

BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
N57-D30
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2993 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
242 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330d
242 bhp
404 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
520 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330d
520 NM
600 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
153 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

83 m
0.000 sec

BMW 330d

62 mph 62
mph

60 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

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7.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.22 kg/bhp
BMW 330d
7.13 kg/bhp
4.22 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 330d
42 mpg
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
61 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 330d
557 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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).
144 kWh
BMW 330d
139.9 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
178 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
460 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data