The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 72,600

€ 40,500

€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 320d Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178.2
182.2 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.7 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
F31
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)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d Touring
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9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
466 mi
Range
632 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
632 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).
123.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
123.4 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 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
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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