The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring (10 - 12)
€ 37,300

€ 39,500

€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 3.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring.
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
56.3
71.3
80
57.1
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
57.1 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.8
182.4 in
Length
178.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.68 %

General
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
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 Touring
134 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
130 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.98 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
25.75 lb/hp
16.98 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
44 mpg
43 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
703 mi
Range
689 mi
BMW 318i Touring
703 mi
689 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
100.4 kWh
113.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft