The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 62,900

€ 42,900

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 320d Touring.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d 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 320d Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.76 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
184 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d Touring
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
403 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
723 mi
BMW 320d 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d 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