The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 43,000

€ 41,700

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 Coupé is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 420d Coupé.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
53.6
71.9
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
53.6 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182.6
180.3 in
Length
182.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
E92
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
181 hp
BMW 420d Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Coupé
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
152 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 420d Coupé
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.76 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
18.76 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
42 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
677 mi
Range
770 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
677 mi
770 mi
BMW 420d 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420d Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
893 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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