The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 61,800

€ 42,300

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.5
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.9
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
3505 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.41 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
145 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d
16 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
384 mi
Range
805 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
805 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 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