The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,700

€ 58,600

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 D3 Bi-Turbo is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic.
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.6 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.9
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.31 %

General
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
345 hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
152 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
44 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
702 mi
Range
668 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
668 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
Environmental Impact
111 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).
109.1 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
109.1 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data