The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d BluePerformance (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S (02 - 05)
€ 37,700
€ 48,800
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 320d BluePerformance is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S.
BMW 320d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 S
56.3
71.3
80
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182
107.3
176
182 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 S
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3 %
General
BMW 320d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 S
F30
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
181 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S
Performance
BMW 320d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 S
146 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
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18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.62 lb/hp
BMW 320d BluePerformance
18.21 lb/hp
10.62 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 S
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 320d BluePerformance
52 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
41 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
787 mi
Range
359 mi
BMW 320d BluePerformance
787 mi
359 mi
ALPINA B3 S
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
206.5 kWh
BMW 320d BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d BluePerformance
ALPINA B3 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
