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 an inch longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
56
71.5
79.3
55.9
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
108.7
178.9
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
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
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 automatic 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 M47
N54-K20
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
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
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 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
