The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 58,800

€ 36,500

€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
56
71.5
79.3
55.7
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
55.7 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182
178.9 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.43 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
E90
Generation
F30
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
177 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
400 mi
Range
864 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data