The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 64,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,800
 BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 320i
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
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 320i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.95 %
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N54-K30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
183 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

▶ REPLAY
9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i
17 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
391 mi
Range
575 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i
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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
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