The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 320d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 72,900

€ 32,000

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 320d DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
12.61 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
N55-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d DPF
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
BMW 320d DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d DPF
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
472 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
665 mi
BMW 320d DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data