The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 63,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,500
 BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 316d Touring
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
178.8 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.97 %
BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
173 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring

▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
16 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
787 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
787 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft