The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 320i Coupé Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 43,000

€ 36,300

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 and height, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is 1.3 inches shorter.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
54.9
70.2
78.1
70.2 in
Width
70.2 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
54.9 in
Height
54.9 in
108.7
180.3
108.7
181.6
180.3 in
Length
181.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
E92
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
168 hp
BMW 320i Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 320i Coupé
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
152 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.23 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
19.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
42 mpg
35 mpg
BMW 320i Coupé
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
575 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
677 mi
575 mi
BMW 320i Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
128.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
BMW 320i Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 320i Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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