The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 320i (05 - 07)
€ 40,100

€ 28,800

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
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 320i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.87 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
N47-D20
Engine Code
N46-B20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 320i
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
632 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
529 mi
BMW 320i
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 320i
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