The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance (14 - 15)
€ 67,900
€ 34,900
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.2
110.6
182
182.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.87 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N55-R20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
190 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
490 mi
Range
824 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
