The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,500
 BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 318d DPF
€ 67,900
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 318d DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.69 %
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
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 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M47
N55-R20
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.2 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
677 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
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