The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 74,700

€ 40,800

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 320d Touring.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.2
182.4 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4729 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.61 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Touring
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320d Touring
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
460 mi
Range
654 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
654 mi
BMW 320d Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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