The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

€ 33,400
BMW 318i (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 72,900
 ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW 318i and the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint BMW 318i (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4828 lb
BMW 318i (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
13.49 %
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)

General

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
434 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
487 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.66 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
8.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
731 mi
Range
472 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data