The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,100
 BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 4.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 328i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
178 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
E90
Generation
F30
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N54-K20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
13.98 lb/hp
BMW 328i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 328i
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
548 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
548 mi
BMW 328i
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data