The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
€ 41,700
€ 43,000
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 420d Coupé is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 1.3 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
53.6
71.9
79.4
54.9
70.2
78
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
53.6 in
Height
54.9 in
110.6
182.6
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.59 %
General
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
F32
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
181 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
18.76 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
51 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
770 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
770 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
94.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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