The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 37,900
 BMW 320i (15 - 18) BMW 320i
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo and the BMW 320i are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
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 (15 - 18)
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 (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
BMW 320i (15 - 18)

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 B48
N55-B30
Engine Code
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
214 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
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 320i
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
678 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
409 mi
678 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
172.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data