The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d Touring (15 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 33,300
€ 62,900
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 316d Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 316d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
56.3
71.3
80
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.8
182 in
Length
178.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.99 %
General
BMW 316d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
114 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 316d Touring
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 316d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
124 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
30.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
30.36 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
57 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
864 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 316d Touring
864 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
84.3 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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


















