The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)

€ 63,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,700
 BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12) BMW 320d Touring
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.6 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
178.8 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4696 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.77 %
BMW 320d Touring xDrive (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
173 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring

▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.28 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
20.28 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
715 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d 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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft