The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 36,500
 BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
18.33 lb/hp
BMW 320d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320d
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
715 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
715 mi
BMW 320d
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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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