The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 36,400

€ 57,900

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is 10.4 cm longer, 0.6 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1429
1811
2031
1422
1817
2015
1811 mm
Width
1817 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1429 mm
Height
1422 mm
2810
4624
2760
4520
4624 mm
Length
4520 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1645 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2090 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
9.73 %

General
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
168 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Power
355 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 bhp
355 bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
500 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
250 NM
500 NM
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
106 m
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
67 m
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.63 kg/bhp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
8.84 kg/bhp
4.63 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 L
690 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
234 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
460 L










No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data