The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,000
 BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
182.4 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.76 %
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
F30
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
N55-R20
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
185 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
18.7 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
667 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
667 mi
BMW 320i
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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data