The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 320i Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,000

€ 40,100

€ 40,000
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
The BMW 320i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
71.9
81.4
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.5 in
Height
55.6 in
112.2
185.4
108.7
178.9
185.4 in
Length
178.9 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.91 %

General
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
G20
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
B48-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 320i
181 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
221 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 320i
221 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
146 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 320i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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18.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 320i
18.7 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 320i
43 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
667 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 320i
667 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 320i
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 320i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data