The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 52,000

€ 39,800

€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 15.3 cm shorter, 7.2 cm narrower and 2.1 cm lower than the BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
1395
1739
1939
1416
1811
2031
1739 mm
Width
1811 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2031 mm
1395 mm
Height
1416 mm
2725
4471
2810
4624
4471 mm
Length
4624 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1975 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.67 %

General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
E46
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Straight-six petrol 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
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
380 NM
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
165 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.25 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
9.25 kg/bhp
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
69 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
337 mi
Range
864 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
864 mi
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
84.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 320d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data