The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 58,800
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 320i is 0.6 inches shorter and 0 inches lower.
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 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
178.4
108.7
178.9
178.4 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.34 %
General
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
575 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
400 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 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
