The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

€ 29,500
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 318d DPF
€ 61,200
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200

ⓘ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 DPF is an inch shorter and 0 inches lower.
BMW 318d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
108.7
178
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.52 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)

General

BMW 318d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
E90
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 DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
N54-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
120 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318d DPF
207 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 318d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
186 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
27.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
27.65 lb/hp
9.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d DPF
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
42 mpg
25 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
677 mi
Range
408 mi
BMW 318d DPF
677 mi
408 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
181.9 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
115.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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