The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 34,900
€ 67,900
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 67,900
ⓘ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 320d DPF is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.8 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
175 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
19.15 lb/hp
9.2 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
44 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
702 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 320d DPF
702 mi
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111 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).
144 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
111 kWh
144 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
