The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
€ 60,400

€ 37,000

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
57.1
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.8
110.6
182.4
178.8 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.99 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N54-K20
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
175 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 316d Touring
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
17 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
395 mi
Range
864 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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