The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 61,200

€ 36,400

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
56
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182
178.9 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N13
N54-K30
Engine Code
N13-B16

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
186 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
408 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
690 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
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