The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 37,300
BMW 318d (15 - 18) BMW 318d
€ 70,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,800

ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 318d is 0.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318d (15 - 18)
71.3
80
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 318d (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 318d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.24 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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 B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N55-R20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
404 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.58 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.42 lb/hp
9.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318d
59 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
48 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
885 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 318d
885 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 318d
82.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data