The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12)
€ 62,900

€ 33,400

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.6 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
57.1
71.5
79.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
178.2
178.8 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.75 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N54-K30
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
184 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320i Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.75 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
19.75 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
403 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
611 mi
BMW 320i 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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