The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

€ 42,200
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12) BMW 328i
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 42,200
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 328i is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 328i xDrive Automatic (12 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.56 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (18 - 18)

General

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 S 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
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
14.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
BMW 328i
14.67 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
409 mi
BMW 328i
557 mi
409 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
127 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).
172.4 kWh
BMW 328i
127 kWh
172.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data