The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 67,900
€ 34,900
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320d DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.8 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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 N47
N55-R20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
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9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
490 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
