The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo (10 - 11) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 37,700

€ 37,500

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 316d.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.6 in
Height
56.3 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
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.21 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
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
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.25 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
702 mi
Range
908 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
702 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
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).
80.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
111 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data