The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) vs. BMW 420d Convertible (17 - 19)
€ 65,700

€ 51,700

€ 65,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio is 0.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches lower.
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
54.3
71.9
79.7
54.5
71.9
79.4
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
54.3 in
Height
54.5 in
110.6
182.7
110.6
182.6
182.7 in
Length
182.6 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
4167 lb
Curb Weight
4023 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.43 %

General
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
F33
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
345 hp
187 hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
516 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 420d Cabrio
Performance
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
171 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Cabrio
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12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.51 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
12.08 lb/hp
21.51 lb/hp
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
40 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 420d Cabrio
36 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
632 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
632 mi
695 mi
BMW 420d Cabrio
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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
121.3 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 420d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
BMW 420d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
860 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data