The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,500
 BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘ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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.52 %
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N54-K20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
174 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data