2002 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Alpina B3
To start off, 2009 Alpina B3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B3 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2002 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 2009 Alpina B3 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 318 | B3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 63 L |
