The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

€ 33,600
BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12) BMW 318d Touring
€ 62,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,900

ⓘ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 Touring is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
BMW 318d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
178.2 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 318d Touring (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.28 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)

General

BMW 318d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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-K30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
141 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318d Touring
236 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Performance

BMW 318d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
184 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

▶ REPLAY
24.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring
24.47 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 318d Touring
52 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
44 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
843 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 318d Touring
843 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 318d Touring
92.5 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318d Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft