The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 34,300
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 34,300
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 and height, but the BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is 0.3 inches shorter.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.07 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
19.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.23 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
703 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data