The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (06 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 28,300
€ 41,900
€ 28,300
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 318i Touring is 0.8 inches shorter and 1.3 inches lower.
BMW 318i Touring
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 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4773 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.96 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
127 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
128 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.09 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.13 lb/hp
17.09 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
31 mpg
41 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
515 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 318i Touring
515 mi
665 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
144 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
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
