The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,800
 BMW 316d (09 - 11) BMW 316d
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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 316d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
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 316d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
672 lb
17.12 %
BMW 316d (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
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 manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
187 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
843 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
174.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data