The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320i Touring (12 - 15)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 36,000
 BMW 320i Touring (12 - 15) BMW 320i Touring
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,000

ⓘ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 longer and 0.7 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring (12 - 15)
110.6
182
182.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.38 %
BMW 320i Touring (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N55-R20
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

▶ REPLAY
9.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.93 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
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