The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 36,500
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 320d
€ 64,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200

ⓘ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 320d is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178.4 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 320d Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
BMW 320d
18.33 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320d
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
715 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 320d
715 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 320d
109.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data