The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 340i Steptronic (15 - 17)
€ 36,800

€ 48,800

€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,800
ⓘ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 340i.
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 340i
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 340i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 340i
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 340i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B58
M47
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
322 hp
BMW 340i
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 340i
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 340i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 340i
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 340i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 340i
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
574 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
574 mi
BMW 340i
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).
123.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
121.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
BMW 340i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 340i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data