The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 318d Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 36,800
€ 33,500
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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 DPF is 0.4 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
55.6
71.5
79.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.4
178 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.94 %
General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
M47
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
141 hp
BMW 318d
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 318d
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318d
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
23.77 lb/hp
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 318d
30 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
677 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
677 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).
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 318d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 318d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
