The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

€ 75,800
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 35,600
 BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo and the BMW 318i are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
15.72 %
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B38
N55-B30
Engine Code
B38-B15
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
3
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
134 hp
BMW 318i
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
187 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
47 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 318i
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
449 mi
Range
746 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
746 mi
BMW 318i
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).
94.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data