The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 33,400
BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12) BMW 320i Touring
€ 62,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,900

ⓘ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, but the BMW 320i Touring is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
178.2 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 320i Touring (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.75 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
168 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
155 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
140 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
19.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19.75 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
37 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
611 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 320i Touring
611 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
121.2 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft