The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Coupé Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 63,800

€ 35,800

€ 63,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
55.5
70.2
78
54.9
70.2
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.5 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
180.3
180.3 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4740 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
617 lb
16.04 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N54-K20
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
355 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Coupé
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
174 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
23 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
388 mi
Range
575 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
388 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
191.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data