The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)

€ 36,400
BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15) BMW 320i
€ 58,600
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,600

ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 320i is 0.3 inches shorter and 0 inches taller.
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
71.3
80
56.2
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.3 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
BMW 320i Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.95 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 18)

General

BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 320i
199 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.21 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 320i
40 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
668 mi
BMW 320i
632 mi
668 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 320i
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data