The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 72,900

€ 45,100

€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 320d.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.8
71.9
81.4
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.8 in
110.6
182.4
112.2
185.4
182.4 in
Length
185.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4784 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.27 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
F30
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
187 hp
BMW 320d
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 320d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d
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8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 320d
22 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
472 mi
Range
552 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
552 mi
BMW 320d
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 320d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data