The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 61,200

€ 38,900

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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
71.5
79.3
55.9
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
108.7
178.9
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
3560 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.82 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d
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9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 320d
17 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
408 mi
Range
642 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
642 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).
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).
121.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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