The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 69,800

€ 39,700

€ 69,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé is 0.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
54.1
71.9
79.7
54.2
71.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.1 in
Height
54.2 in
110.6
182.7
110.6
182.6
182.7 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.11 %

General
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
F32
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
N55-R20
Engine Code
B48-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
404 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Coupé
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
9.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.12 lb/hp
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
9.22 lb/hp
19.12 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
31 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
23 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
490 mi
Range
678 mi
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
490 mi
678 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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