The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 320d Touring xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 53,800
€ 38,400
€ 53,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Touring is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 320d Touring.
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.7 in
Height
55.8 in
107.3
176.3
108.7
178.2
176.3 in
Length
178.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.62 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring
E46
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
301 hp
175 hp
BMW 320d Touring
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Touring
267 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 320d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring
162 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d Touring
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.98 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
11.39 lb/hp
20.98 lb/hp
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
20 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 320d Touring
13 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
332 mi
Range
677 mi
ALPINA B3 S Touring
332 mi
677 mi
BMW 320d Touring
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
223.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 320d Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Touring
BMW 320d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
