The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 58,800

€ 34,200

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 2.5 cm longer and 0.1 cm taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
1422
1817
2015
1421
1817
1989
1817 mm
Width
1817 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1422 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4545
2760
4520
4545 mm
Length
4520 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.51 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
N54-K20
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 320d DPF
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
500 NM
340 NM
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
177 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF
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4.63 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.35 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4.63 kg/bhp
9.35 kg/bhp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
400 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
565 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).
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).
137.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
137.9 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
234 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
460 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data