The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 (01 - 02)
€ 28,900
€ 47,800
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3.
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
54.9
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.9 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
178
107.3
176
178 in
Length
176 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.02 %
General
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
E90
Generation
E46
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3
Performance
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
165 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
22 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3
21 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
495 mi
Range
362 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
362 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
204.5 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
204.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
414 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 3.3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
