The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 41,700

€ 69,700

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,700
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.3
71.3
80
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3858 lb
4663 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.86 %

General
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
N55-R20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
181 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i Touring
199 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
142 mph
Maximum Speed
188 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.55 lb/hp
BMW 320i Touring
19.43 lb/hp
9.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 320i Touring
43 mpg
31 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
678 mi
Range
484 mi
BMW 320i Touring
678 mi
484 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 320i Touring
104.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft