The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé (03 - 06) vs. BMW 320d Coupé xDrive (10 - 13)
€ 50,000
€ 40,000
€ 50,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 320d Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
54.9
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.8 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
181.6
176.7 in
Length
181.6 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.82 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
E5/1
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
181 hp
BMW 320d Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé
168 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Coupé
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10.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.62 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
BMW 320d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
45 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
22 mpg
45 mpg
BMW 320d Coupé
15 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
359 mi
Range
729 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
359 mi
729 mi
BMW 320d Coupé
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
107 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
206.5 kWh
107 kWh
BMW 320d Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 320d Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
