The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318d Touring (18 - 19)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 39,600
 BMW 318d Touring (18 - 19) BMW 318d Touring
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600

ⓘ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 Touring is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.7 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (18 - 19)
110.6
182.4
182.2 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
11.27 %
BMW 318d Touring (18 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 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 Touring
404 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
787 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
787 mi
BMW 318d Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 Touring
151.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft