The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 36,400

€ 64,200

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo.
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.6 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.9
182 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.38 %

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

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
183 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.79 lb/hp
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
19.49 lb/hp
9.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
44 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
32 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
690 mi
Range
391 mi
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
690 mi
391 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
189.4 kWh
BMW 320i EfficientDynamics Edition
102.4 kWh
189.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 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
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data