The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 320d Touring Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 69,700

€ 44,200

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the BMW 320d Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.7
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.5 in
Height
56.7 in
110.6
182.2
112.2
185.4
182.2 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
3858 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.13 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
F31
Generation
G21
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.57 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.55 lb/hp
19.57 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
23 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
484 mi
Range
565 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
565 mi
BMW 320d 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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