The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 58,100
€ 27,300
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 318i is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.5
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.9 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.2
178 in
Length
182.2 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
14.83 %
General
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
664 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 318i
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
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)
No data
