The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330i Touring (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
€ 39,800

€ 69,700

€ 39,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 330i Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 330i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.8 in
Height
56.3 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 Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.84 %

General
BMW 330i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N52
Engine Series
N52-B30
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
254 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
221 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330i Touring
221 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 330i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
13.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 330i Touring
13.93 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 330i Touring
26 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
18 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
440 mi
Range
484 mi
BMW 330i Touring
440 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 330i Touring
168.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
344 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft