The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 316i Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 30,800
€ 58,100
€ 30,800
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 316i is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches taller.
BMW 316i
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
110.6
182.2
182 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 316i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.17 %
General
BMW 316i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 316i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N13
Engine Series
N13-B16
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
134 hp
at 4350 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 316i
134 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 316i
162 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 316i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 316i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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24.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 316i
24.35 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 316i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 316i
41 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
642 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 316i
642 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 316i
109.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 316i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
