The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 58,600

€ 52,800

€ 58,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,800
ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer and 0 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
56.2
71.3
79.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
3660 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.04 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N55
N57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
335 hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
171 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.39 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.61 lb/hp
11.39 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
668 mi
Range
600 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
668 mi
600 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data