The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA B3 S Touring Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
€ 31,100
€ 53,800
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 S Touring.
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
54.7
68.5
76.3
71.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
55.8 in
Height
54.7 in
108.7
178
107.3
176.3
178 in
Length
176.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.28 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
E91
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
E5/1
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
141 hp
301 hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
267 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
162 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Touring
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
20 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
36 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Touring
27 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
602 mi
Range
332 mi
BMW 318i Touring
602 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 S 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).
223.5 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
123.1 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 3
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
455 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
