The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (08 - 12) vs. ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 32,900

€ 62,900

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i Touring is 0.6 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178.2
108.7
178.8
178.2 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
3803 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.02 %

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
Rear-wheel drive

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
184 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
9.63 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
35 mpg
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
575 mi
Range
403 mi
BMW 318i Touring
575 mi
403 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
183.8 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
128.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 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
1025 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft









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