The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 40,700

€ 67,900

€ 40,700
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 330i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.2
178.4 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.02 %

General
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
N53-B30
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330i
268 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330i
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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12.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
BMW 330i
12.75 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330i
32 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
529 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 330i
529 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
144 kWh
BMW 330i
140.2 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data