The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 40,100
€ 34,000
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘ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, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
55.6
71.5
79.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.87 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 318d
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
677 mi
Range
715 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
715 mi
BMW 318d
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).
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
