The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 40,400

€ 58,600

€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 330i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.24 %

General
BMW 330i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 330i
254 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 330i
221 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 330i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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13.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
BMW 330i
13.37 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 330i
26 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
18 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
435 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW 330i
435 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 330i
170.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data