The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 318d DPF (05 - 07)
€ 40,100
€ 29,500
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
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
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M47
N47-D20
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
120 hp
BMW 318d DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 318d DPF
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d DPF
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.65 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
27.65 lb/hp
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
677 mi
Range
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
677 mi
BMW 318d DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
