The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318d Touring DPF (06 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
€ 31,100

€ 41,900

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318d Touring DPF is 0.8 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
BMW 318d Touring DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.8 in
Height
57.1 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.8
178 in
Length
178.8 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318d Touring DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.36 %

General
BMW 318d Touring DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318d Touring DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M47
Engine Series
M47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
120 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
207 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318d Touring DPF
207 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 318d Touring DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
127 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318d Touring DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 318d Touring DPF
29.03 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318d Touring DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 318d Touring DPF
41 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
654 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 318d Touring DPF
654 mi
621 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
125.5 kWh
BMW 318d Touring DPF
119.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318d Touring DPF
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft