The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 320d Touring DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 69,700

€ 36,100

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
F31
Generation
E91
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 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 M47
N55-R20
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
186 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 320d Touring DPF
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
484 mi
Range
549 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
549 mi
BMW 320d Touring DPF
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).
141.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 320d Touring DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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