The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 58,100
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 29,500
 BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 318i
€ 58,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 318i.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.06 %
BMW 318i Automatic (07 - 08)

General

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N43
N57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
141 hp
BMW 318i
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 318i

Performance

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
173 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i

▶ REPLAY
10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
BMW 318i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 318i
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
703 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
611 mi
BMW 318i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
121.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 318i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data