The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (06 - 07) vs. ALPINA D3 Touring DPF (05 - 08)
€ 30,500
€ 38,600
€ 30,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘ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 length and width, but the BMW 318i Touring is 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
55.8
71.5
78.3
55.5
71.5
79.4
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.4 in
55.8 in
Height
55.5 in
108.7
178
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
127 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
133 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.18 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
26.65 lb/hp
17.18 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
29 mpg
39 mpg
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
20 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
483 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 318i Touring
483 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 Touring
153.5 kWh
123.4 kWh
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft
