The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 64,200
€ 29,500
€ 64,200
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
56.6
71.5
79.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
16.52 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N54-K30
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
183 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
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9.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.79 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
391 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
391 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
189.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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