The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 325d Convertible Automatic (07 - 10) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Convertible Switch-Tronic (14 - 17)
€ 49,600

€ 65,700

€ 49,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 65,700
ⓘ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 325d Cabrio is 2.4 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio.
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
54.5
70.2
78.1
54.3
71.9
79.7
70.2 in
Width
71.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.5 in
Height
54.3 in
108.7
180.3
110.6
182.7
180.3 in
Length
182.7 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4167 lb
4806 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.43 %

General
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
E93
Generation
F33
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 325d Cabrio
194 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 325d Cabrio
295 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Performance
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
145 mph
Maximum Speed
171 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Cabrio
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
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20.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.08 lb/hp
BMW 325d Cabrio
20.74 lb/hp
12.08 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 325d Cabrio
37 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
592 mi
Range
632 mi
BMW 325d Cabrio
592 mi
632 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 325d Cabrio
131.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 325d Cabrio
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
783 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data