The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 30,800
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) BMW 316i
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 316i is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
BMW 316i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
71.3
80
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
182 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 316i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.04 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

BMW 316i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 316i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 316i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 316i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
642 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 316i
109.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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