The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 33,800
€ 70,800
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800
ⓘ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 320i is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 320i
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
178.4
110.6
182.2
178.4 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.95 %
General
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
575 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
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 320i
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
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
