The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,000
 BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18) BMW 316d Touring
€ 69,700
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

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 shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
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 Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.29 %
BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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
N55-R20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d 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 316d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring

▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
23 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
864 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft