The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 32,000
 BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 320d DPF
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.09 %
BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M47
N54-K30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
183 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data