The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)

€ 62,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 31,600
 BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08) BMW 318d Touring DPF
€ 62,900
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.8 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)
108.7
178
178.8 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.41 %
BMW 318d Touring DPF (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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
N54-K30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d Touring DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 318d Touring DPF
184 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.7 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 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
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
403 mi
Range
790 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
790 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 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
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft