The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d DPF Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 34,900
€ 61,200
€ 34,900
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
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 inches lower.
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56
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 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 S Bi-Turbo
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %
General
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320d DPF
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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
175 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320d DPF
258 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
142 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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19.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
BMW 320d DPF
19.15 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 320d DPF
44 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
702 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW 320d DPF
702 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 320d DPF
111 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d DPF
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
