2006 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 238 kg more than 2009 Alpina B3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 330 | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
Make | BMW | Alpina |
Model | 330 | B3 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |