The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 61,800

€ 37,900

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘ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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 6.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 318d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
56.6
71.5
79.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56.6 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178.9
112.2
185.4
178.9 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
13.39 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
N54-K20
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
174 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
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10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
16 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
384 mi
Range
578 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data