The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318d (19 - ..)
€ 36,800
€ 37,900
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D3 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the BMW 318d.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
55.6
71.5
79.3
56.5
71.9
81.4
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.5 in
108.7
178
112.2
185.4
178 in
Length
185.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.94 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
E90
Generation
G20
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 318d
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
55 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 318d
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
642 mi
Range
578 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
578 mi
BMW 318d
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).
88.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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