The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 60,400

€ 36,500

€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.8 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
57.1
71.5
79.3
55.8
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
108.7
178.8
108.7
178
178.8 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
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 DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
175 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
395 mi
Range
677 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
677 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
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