The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
€ 72,600

€ 44,000

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,000
ⓘ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 shorter and 0.9 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.5
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182.2
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.07 %

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

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

8-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 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 Touring
404 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
142 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
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9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
19.51 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
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
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
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
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












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