The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (14 - 17) vs. Lotus Exige (04 - 07)
€ 59,500
€ 47,000
€ 59,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé is substantially bigger in every dimension. It's 33.7 inches longer, 4.2 inches wider and 8.6 inches taller than the Lotus Exige.
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
54.4
71.9
79.7
45.8
67.7
75.6
71.9 in
Width
67.7 in
79.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
54.4 in
Height
45.8 in
110.6
182.7
90.6
149
182.7 in
Length
149 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
90.6 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
3660 lb
Curb Weight
1929 lb
4641 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2571 lb
Weight Difference:
1731 lb
47.3 %
General
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
F32
Generation
Exige S2
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with compressor
N57-D30
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
189 hp
at 7800 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
345 hp
189 hp
Lotus Exige
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 6800 rpm
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
516 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Lotus Exige
Performance
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
173 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Lotus Exige
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10.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.21 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
10.61 lb/hp
10.21 lb/hp
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
44 mpg
27 mpg
Lotus Exige
39 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.6 gal
703 mi
Range
311 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
703 mi
311 mi
Lotus Exige
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
166.7 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
109.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
Lotus Exige
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Lotus Exige
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
981 lb
Maximum Payload
642 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
