The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 316d Touring (12 - 15)
€ 62,900

€ 33,300

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 316d Touring.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
57.1
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.8
110.6
182
178.8 in
Length
182 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.15 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
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 N47
N54-K30
Engine Code
N47-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
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
184 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 316d Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.97 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
29.97 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
17 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
403 mi
Range
787 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
787 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
183.8 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 Touring
183.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










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