The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 61,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,800
ⓘ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 318i is an inch shorter and 0.6 inches lower.
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
56.6 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
18.22 %
General
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
174 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.9 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
10.9 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
664 mi
Range
384 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
384 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
193.3 kWh
BMW 318i
111.8 kWh
193.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 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
