The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,000
 BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18) BMW 316d Touring
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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 Touring is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
178.8 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.53 %
BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N54-K30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
181 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
17 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
864 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft