The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) vs. BMW 320i (12 - 15)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,300
 BMW 320i (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300

ⓘ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 and height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.3 inches longer.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i (12 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 320i (12 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.49 %
BMW 320i (12 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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 N20
N55-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
181 hp
BMW 320i
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 320i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
190 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 320i
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
115.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data