The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 35,600
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18) BMW 318i
€ 58,800
 ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318i is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
71.3
80
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
182.4 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3627 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4608 lb
BMW 318i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.82 %
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 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
N54-K20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
355 hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
177 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
24.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.68 lb/hp
10.22 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 318i
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 318i
47 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
38 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW 318i
746 mi
400 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
185.7 kWh
BMW 318i
94.8 kWh
185.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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