The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13) vs. Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 (16 - ..)
€ 43,000
![ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E92.png)
€ 76,500
![Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 (16 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big/Lotus_Exige_Sport_350_S3.webp)
€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé is 19.5 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 10.5 inches taller than the Lotus Exige Coupé.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
54.9
70.2
78
44.4
70.9
78.8
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
78 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.8 in
54.9 in
Height
44.4 in
108.7
180.3
93.3
160.8
180.3 in
Length
160.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
93.3 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
3450 lb
Curb Weight
2447 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
![ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (10 - 13)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/ALPINA_B3_E92.png)
Weight Difference:
1003 lb
29.07 %
![Lotus Exige Coupé Sport 350 (16 - ..)](graphbase/cars/cars_big_png/Lotus_Exige_Sport_350_S3.png)
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
E92
Generation
Exige S3
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with compressor
N47-D20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 7000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
211 hp
345 hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige Coupé
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
152 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
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ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec
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Lotus Exige Coupé
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.09 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
16.35 lb/hp
7.09 lb/hp
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
39 mpg
23 mpg
Lotus Exige Coupé
29 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
632 mi
Range
246 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
632 mi
246 mi
Lotus Exige 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).
191.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
123.4 kWh
191.4 kWh
Lotus Exige Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1962 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
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No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data