The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
€ 33,800
€ 57,900
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,900
ⓘ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 BMW 318d is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
56
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.73 %
General
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d
141 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d
23.22 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
824 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 318d
824 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
