The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Automatic (07 - 08) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
€ 31,100
€ 60,400
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘ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 Touring is 4.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
55.8
71.5
78.3
56.2
71.3
79.2
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
55.8 in
Height
56.2 in
108.7
178
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
11.27 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
141 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
140 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
170 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
24 lb/hp
11.06 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
36 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
602 mi
Range
656 mi
BMW 318i Touring
602 mi
656 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
123.1 kWh
111 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 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
1047 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
39.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft
