The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 31,100

€ 65,900

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.7
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.7 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.8
178 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.48 %

General
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
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-K30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
395 hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
181 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.02 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
10.02 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
23 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
36 mpg
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
27 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
602 mi
Range
388 mi
BMW 318i Touring
602 mi
388 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
191.4 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
123.1 kWh
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.9 cu ft