The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 32,700
 BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 320d DPF
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,700

ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)
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 320d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
BMW 320d DPF (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
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 320d DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
177 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
790 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
790 mi
BMW 320d DPF
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
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