The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Automatic (08 - 11) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 33,800
€ 40,100
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 320i is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
55.9
71.5
78.3
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
108.7
178.4
108.7
178.9
178.4 in
Length
178.9 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.74 %
General
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 320i
168 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
155 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
140 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 320i
19.36 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 320i
35 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
575 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 320i
575 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 320i
128.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
