The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 41,200
€ 36,800
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 320d is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
BMW 320d
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.5
71.3
80
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
110.6
182
108.7
178
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320d
ALPINA D3 DPF
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.47 %
General
BMW 320d
ALPINA D3 DPF
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 320d
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
M47

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320d
181 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320d
280 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
BMW 320d
ALPINA D3 DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
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19.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW 320d
19.43 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320d
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 320d
51 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
770 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 320d
770 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 320d
94.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320d
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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