The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 316d (09 - 11)

€ 40,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,800
 BMW 316d (09 - 11) BMW 316d
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800

ⓘ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, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
55.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
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
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 316d (09 - 11)
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 316d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.74 %
BMW 316d (09 - 11)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
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 316d
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d

▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.53 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
28.53 lb/hp
BMW 316d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
843 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
843 mi
BMW 316d
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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 316d
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