The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 320d (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,800
 BMW 320d (15 - 18) BMW 320d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo and the BMW 320d are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 320d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
BMW 320d (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-R20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
188 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 320d
23 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
885 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
885 mi
BMW 320d
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).
82.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data