The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 316d Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 36,800

€ 37,500

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,500
ⓘ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 DPF is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the BMW 316d.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 316d
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.3
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
55.6 in
Height
56.3 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 316d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.98 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 316d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 316d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
M47
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
114 hp
BMW 316d
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 316d
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 316d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 316d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
60 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
60 mpg
BMW 316d
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
642 mi
Range
908 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
908 mi
BMW 316d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
80.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
80.3 kWh
BMW 316d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 316d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data