The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)
€ 43,000
€ 63,300
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,300
ⓘ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 420d Coupé is 0.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé.
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
54.2
71.9
79.4
54.9
70.2
78
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.2 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.6
108.7
182
182.6 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.66 %
General
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
F32
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
187 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.13 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
18.57 lb/hp
9.13 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
59 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
50 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
885 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
885 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
82.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data





















