The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 318d BluePerformance Steptronic (14 - 15)
€ 72,900
€ 37,100
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100
ⓘ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 and height, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.3 inches longer.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.3
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
110.6
182.4
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.73 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
190 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.53 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
23.53 lb/hp
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
472 mi
Range
824 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d BluePerformance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
