The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 316d Touring Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 63,400

€ 35,500

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 Touring is 0.2 inches longer and 0.7 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
55.5
71.3
79.2
56.3
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.5 in
Height
56.3 in
110.6
182.2
110.6
182
182.2 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
4012 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
551 lb
13.73 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
345 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d Touring
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
516 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 316d Touring
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
170 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d Touring
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11.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.36 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.63 lb/hp
30.36 lb/hp
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
42 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 316d Touring
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
665 mi
Range
787 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
665 mi
787 mi
BMW 316d Touring
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 316d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 316d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft