The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,900
 BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.15 %
BMW 320d xDrive (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

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

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 320d
23 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
729 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
729 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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