2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | D3 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
