The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 42,500
 BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 320i
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %
BMW 320i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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
N54-K20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320i
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
621 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

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