The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316d (15 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 31,900
BMW 316d (15 - 15) BMW 316d
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 BMW 316d is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 316d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
71.3
80
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 316d (15 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 316d (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.81 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 316d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 316d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 316d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.91 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
908 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 316d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data