The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Touring (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,300

€ 60,400

€ 40,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 328i Touring is 3.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.3
71.3
80
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.8
182 in
Length
178.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.7 %

General
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
F31
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 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
242 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 328i Touring
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
155 mph
Maximum Speed
175 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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14.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.71 lb/hp
BMW 328i Touring
14.35 lb/hp
10.71 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 328i Touring
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
548 mi
Range
395 mi
BMW 328i Touring
548 mi
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 328i Touring
128.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i Touring
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft










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