The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 38,200
 BMW 320d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 320d Touring
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 320d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
178.8 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %
BMW 320d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
E91
Generation
E91
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 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
N54-K20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
175 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring

▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
19.43 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
702 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
702 mi
BMW 320d 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).
111 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
111 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft