The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 40,100

€ 36,800

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 and height, but the D3 Bi-Turbo is an inch longer.
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
55.6
71.5
79.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.6 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.7 %

General
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 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
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
N47-D20
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
197 hp
D3 DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
D3 DPF
Performance
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

D3 DPF
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
40 mpg
D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
40 mpg
D3 DPF
29 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
632 mi
Range
642 mi
D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
642 mi
D3 DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
D3 Bi-Turbo
D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data