The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 316d Touring (15 - 18)
€ 77,600

€ 37,000

€ 77,600
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 the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring and the BMW 316d Touring are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.3
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
110.6
182.4
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 Touring
BMW 316d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.9 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-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
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
185 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
57 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
19 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
405 mi
Range
864 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
405 mi
864 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft