The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (15 - 18) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 33,400
€ 40,100
€ 33,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.9
182.4 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.74 %
General
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 318i
134 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
130 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 318i
24.27 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 318i
46 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
731 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 318i
731 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 318i
96.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
