The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 47,900
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 330i
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 47,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 330i xDrive Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.3 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330i
249 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 330i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 330i
14.52 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 330i
40 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 330i
632 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 330i
111.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 330i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data