The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M3 M DKG (08 - 11)
€ 40,100
€ 69,800
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 1.4 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
55.6
71.5
79.3
57
71.5
78.9
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
55.6 in
Height
57 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
180.3
178.9 in
Length
180.3 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4740 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.95 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW S65
N47-D20
Engine Code
S65-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 8300 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
414 hp
BMW M3
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 3900 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW M3
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M3
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
9.05 lb/hp
BMW M3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
20 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
20 mpg
BMW M3
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
329 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
329 mi
BMW M3
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).
225.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
225.5 kWh
BMW M3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
459 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW M3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
