The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 30,000
 BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08) BMW 318d DPF
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000

ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 318d DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4299 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
15.44 %
BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N55-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d DPF
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
187 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
807 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
807 mi
BMW 318d DPF
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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