The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 70,800

€ 39,100

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.99 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 N47
N55-R20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d
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9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.67 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
19.67 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data