The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 320i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,800

€ 31,000

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 length and width, but the ALPINA D3 DPF is 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 320i
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
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 320i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 320i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 320i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N46
M47
Engine Code
N46-B20

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 6200 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
148 hp
BMW 320i
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 320i
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 320i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 320i
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 320i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 320i
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
495 mi
BMW 320i
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 320i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 320i
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