The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 37,900
€ 72,900
€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900
ⓘ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 is 0.8 cm shorter and 0.3 cm taller.
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1434
1811
2031
1431
1811
2011
1811 mm
Width
1811 mm
2031 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2011 mm
1434 mm
Height
1431 mm
2810
4624
2810
4632
4624 mm
Length
4632 mm
2810 mm
Wheelbase
2810 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
1565 kg
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2190 kg
Weight Difference:
140 kg
8.21 %
General
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1997 CC
Engine Capacity
2979 CC
181 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 bhp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 320i
181 bhp
434 bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
270 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
660 NM
at 3000 rpm
BMW 320i
270 NM
660 NM
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
143 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
60 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.93 kg/bhp
BMW 320i
8.65 kg/bhp
3.93 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 320i
44 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
583 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 320i
583 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 320i
121.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
480 L
Boot Capacity
480 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
