The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05) vs. BMW 318d (08 - 10)
€ 54,400
€ 31,400
€ 54,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 318d.
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318d
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.9 in
107.3
176
108.7
178.4
176 in
Length
178.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318d
3439 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.52 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318d
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
S52-B33
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
276 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3
247 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318d
158 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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12.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
12.46 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
20 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d
14 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
337 mi
Range
807 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
337 mi
807 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
219.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
