The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 36,800

€ 58,800

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800
ⓘ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 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
71.3
80
56
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56 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
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.43 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
N54-K20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.15 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
548 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 320i
548 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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
128.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data