The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,900
 BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 57,900
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 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %
BMW 318d (19 - ..)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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
177 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

▶ REPLAY
10.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.22 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
17 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
578 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
377 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
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data