The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 61,200
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 40,400
 BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 320i.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4619 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.03 %
BMW 320i xDrive (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B48
N54-K30
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
186 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
408 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
583 mi
BMW 320i
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data