The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance (13 - 15)
€ 53,800

€ 39,400

€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176.3
110.6
182
176.3 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.95 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
E46
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
161 hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
162 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
332 mi
Range
824 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
824 mi
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
223.5 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring EfficientDynamics Ed. BluePerformance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft











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