The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 318d DPF (07 - 08)
€ 52,000
€ 30,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the BMW 318d DPF.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d DPF
1395
1739
1939
1421
1817
1989
1739 mm
Width
1817 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1395 mm
Height
1421 mm
2725
4471
2760
4520
4471 mm
Length
4520 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d DPF
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1505 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1950 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.66 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d DPF
E46
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-six petrol 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
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 318d DPF
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
300 NM
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d DPF
165 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.67 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
10.67 kg/bhp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
60 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
16 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
337 mi
Range
807 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
807 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
96.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
