The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 318d (12 - 15)
€ 52,000
€ 33,800
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d
54.9
68.5
76.3
56.3
71.3
80
68.5 in
Width
71.3 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
54.9 in
Height
56.3 in
107.3
176
110.6
182
176 in
Length
182 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d
E46
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
E5/1
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
13 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
337 mi
Range
824 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
824 mi
BMW 318d
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
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
219.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
