The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 37,900

€ 54,400

€ 37,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 54,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 9.4 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.9 in
Width
68.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.5 in
Height
54.9 in
112.2
185.4
107.3
176
185.4 in
Length
176 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 3.3
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.56 %

General
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 3.3
G20
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
S52-B33

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318d
236 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 3.3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 3.3
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22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 318d
55 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
45 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
578 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW 318d
578 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
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).
219.8 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data