The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 330xd DPF (05 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,900
€ 70,800
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘ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 330xd DPF is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 330xd DPF
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
110.6
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 330xd DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.56 %
General
BMW 330xd DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 330xd DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
228 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
228 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 330xd DPF
369 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 330xd DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
150 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 330xd DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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16.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
BMW 330xd DPF
16.54 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 330xd DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 330xd DPF
33 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 330xd DPF
526 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
148.1 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 330xd DPF
148.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 330xd DPF
ALPINA B3 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
