The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 75,800

€ 36,300

€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is 4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.6 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
187 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.15 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
19.15 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320d
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
449 mi
Range
677 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
677 mi
BMW 320d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data