The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (09 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 29,800
€ 58,600
€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600
ⓘ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 BMW 316d is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178.4
110.6
182.4
178.4 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
11.15 %
General
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 316d
114 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d
192 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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28.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.53 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 316d
52 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
843 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW 316d
843 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 316d
92.5 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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