The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19)

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 35,100
 BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19) BMW 318i Touring
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 Touring is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 318i Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318i Touring
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19)
110.6
182.4
178.8 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318i Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.44 %
BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318i Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
N54-K20
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318i Touring
175 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring

▶ REPLAY
10.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.71 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318i Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
690 mi
BMW 318i Touring
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
102.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft