The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 72,600

€ 41,600

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.2
110.6
182
182.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
13.46 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
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 Touring
404 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
188 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
19.18 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
466 mi
Range
754 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
754 mi
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft