The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 328i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 40,700
€ 40,100
€ 40,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 328i is 3.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.3
71.3
80
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.6 in
110.6
182
108.7
178.9
182 in
Length
178.9 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.83 %
General
BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
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 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 328i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.71 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 328i
37 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
592 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 328i
592 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 328i
119.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
