The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
€ 77,600
€ 31,600
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600
ⓘ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 Touring is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 318d Touring DPF.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
14.36 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Touring
BMW 318d Touring 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 Touring
434 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
185 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
24.7 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
444 mi
Range
790 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
444 mi
790 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
