The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,800
 BMW 316d (09 - 11) BMW 316d
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.34 %
BMW 316d (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N54-K20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
177 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
843 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data