The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

€ 37,900
BMW 318d (19 - ..) BMW 318d
€ 57,900
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,900
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 BMW 318d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
71.9
81.4
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 318d (19 - ..)
112.2
185.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
185.4 in
Length
178 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4575 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 318d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.61 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)

General

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
G20
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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
B47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318d
148 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 318d
22.64 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
45 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
578 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 318d
578 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 318d
88.5 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data