The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 63,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,200
 BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 318d Touring
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.6 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.2
178.8 in
Length
178.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.6 %
BMW 318d Touring Automatic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N54-K20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
173 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.94 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
24.94 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
654 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
654 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
119.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft