The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)

€ 77,600
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,500
 BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18) BMW 318d Touring
€ 77,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 length and width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.1 inches lower.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring xDrive (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 Touring
BMW 318d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
10.84 %
BMW 318d Touring xDrive (15 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d Touring
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
185 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

▶ REPLAY
9.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.51 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.37 lb/hp
24.51 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
50 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
28 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
754 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
444 mi
754 mi
BMW 318d Touring
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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
159.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft