The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 316d (12 - 15)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 31,900
 BMW 316d (12 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 lower than the BMW 316d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (12 - 15)
110.6
182
178.9 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %
BMW 316d (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

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

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 316d
17 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
824 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
824 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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