The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Automatic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 39,100

€ 72,900

€ 39,100
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 320d is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.3
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.27 %

General
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic 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 1900 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
142 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.67 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320d
41 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
665 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 320d
665 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 320d
117.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data