The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 64,200
€ 40,700
€ 64,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 328i.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182
178.9 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
E90
Generation
F30
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N20
N54-K30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
242 hp
BMW 328i
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 328i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
183 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
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9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
13.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 328i
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
391 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
592 mi
BMW 328i
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).
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).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
BMW 328i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 328i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
