The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325d DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 40,100

€ 37,800

€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘ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 325d 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 325d DPF
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.79 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d 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 automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
152 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d DPF
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
39 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
632 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
632 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
123.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d 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