The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring (01 - 02) vs. BMW 318d Touring (12 - 15)
€ 49,600
€ 35,200
€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the BMW 318d Touring.
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
54.7
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.7 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176.3
110.6
182
176.3 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.61 %
General
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
E46
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
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 Touring
276 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
247 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
163 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring
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12.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.23 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
12.18 lb/hp
24.23 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
22 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
15 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
359 mi
Range
787 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
359 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
206.5 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
206.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
