The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,000
 BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.1 %
BMW 320d Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N54-K20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
174 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 320d
16 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
885 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
885 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data