The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 39,000
BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 320d
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 320d xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.85 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
145 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 320d
50 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
754 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 320d
754 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 320d
96.7 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data