The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 43,800
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 330xi
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 330xi is an inch shorter and 0 inches lower.
BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 330xi Automatic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.49 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

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

Engine

BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 S 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
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 330xi
268 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 330xi
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 330xi

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
BMW 330xi
13.74 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 330xi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 330xi
29 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW 330xi
490 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 330xi
151.6 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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