The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

€ 41,100
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15) BMW 328i
€ 58,100
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,100

ⓘ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 328i is 0.2 inches shorter and an inch taller.
BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
56.5
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
71.3
80
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.2 in
56.5 in
Height
55.5 in
Blueprint BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
110.6
182
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
182 in
Length
182.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
BMW 328i xDrive (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.91 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)

General

BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 328i
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
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 328i
242 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 328i
258 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Performance

BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 328i

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

▶ REPLAY
13.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.77 lb/hp
BMW 328i
13.98 lb/hp
10.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 328i
35 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
548 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 328i
548 mi
703 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 328i
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 328i
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data