The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,800
 BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 318d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,800

ⓘ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 shorter and an inch lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4575 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.54 %
BMW 318d xDrive (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-R20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
787 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data