The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 34,200
€ 61,800
€ 34,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 320d DPF is an inch shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.6
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
108.7
178
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 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 DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
161 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
20.61 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
35 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
565 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 320d DPF
565 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
137.9 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 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
