The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Switch-Tronic AWD (01 - 05)
€ 33,400
€ 54,400
€ 33,400
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 318i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.4 inches longer, 2.8 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
56.3
71.3
80
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.3 in
Width
68.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
56.3 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.4
107.3
176
182.4 in
Length
176 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3439 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.44 %
General
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
F30
Generation
E46
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.46 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
12.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
37 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
731 mi
Range
337 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
337 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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 318i
96.6 kWh
219.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
435 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
