The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 41,100
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900

ⓘ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 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 328i
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 328i
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 328i
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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data