The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316d (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,300

€ 58,100

€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100
ⓘ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 BMW 316d is 0.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
55.5 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
182.2
182.4 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.28 %

General
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
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 B47
Engine Series
B47-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
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316d
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 316d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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28.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 316d
28.91 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316d
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 316d
60 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
51 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
908 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 316d
908 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 316d
80.3 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 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
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data