The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé (08 - 10) vs. Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

€ 40,600
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 53,500
 Lotus Exige S (06 - 10) Lotus Exige
€ 40,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 30.8 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 9.3 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé (08 - 10)
70.2
78
45.6
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
68
75.9
70.2 in
Width
68 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.9 in
54.9 in
Height
45.6 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
Blueprint Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)
90.6
149.5
180.3 in
Length
149.5 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2061 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2571 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
1367 lb
39.88 %
Lotus Exige S (06 - 10)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
E92
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with com­pres­sor
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
217 hp
Lotus Exige
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
159 lb‑ft
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
159 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
152 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Lotus Exige

▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.5 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.25 lb/hp
9.5 lb/hp
Lotus Exige

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
44 mpg
26 mpg
Lotus Exige
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
33 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
301 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
702 mi
301 mi
Lotus Exige
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).
172.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
111 kWh
172.4 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
509 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data