The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 69,700
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,000
 BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 328i Touring
€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 and height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.3 inches longer.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 328i Touring
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 328i Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.33 %
BMW 328i Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 328i Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 328i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N55-R20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 328i Touring
186 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i Touring

▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 328i Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
484 mi
Range
541 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
541 mi
BMW 328i 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).
130.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 328i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft