The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Automatic (05 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11)
€ 28,900
€ 40,100
€ 28,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i is an inch shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
178
108.7
178.9
178 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.38 %
General
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 318i
127 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i
133 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
128 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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25.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 318i
25.43 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 318i
30 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
495 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 318i
495 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.4 kWh
BMW 318i
149.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
