The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 70,800

€ 28,900

€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
17.69 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

8-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 N46
N55-R20
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
127 hp
BMW 318i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
185 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 318i
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9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.43 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.71 lb/hp
25.43 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 318i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
472 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
495 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data