The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 37,700
 BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15) BMW 320d BluePerformance
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 and height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.3 inches longer.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d BluePerformance
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d BluePerformance
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16 %
BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d BluePerformance
F30
Generation
F30
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 320d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d BluePerformance
187 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
405 mi
Range
787 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
405 mi
787 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
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 320d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data