The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 420i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 43,000

€ 39,700

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 420i Coupé.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
54.2
71.9
79.4
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.9 in
Height
54.2 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 420i Coupé
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %

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

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20

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 5000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
181 hp
BMW 420i Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 420i Coupé
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
152 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 420i Coupé
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.12 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
19.12 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
43 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
39 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
632 mi
Range
678 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
632 mi
678 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
104.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
123.4 kWh
104.1 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
BMW 420i 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)
No data