The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 420d Coupé xDrive (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
€ 42,000

€ 61,200

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘ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 420d Coupé is 0.1 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
54.8
71.9
79.4
54.4
71.9
79.7
71.9 in
Width
71.9 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.7 in
54.8 in
Height
54.4 in
110.6
182.6
110.6
182.7
182.6 in
Length
182.7 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3660 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4641 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.31 %

General
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
F32
Generation
F32
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
181 hp
345 hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 420d Coupé
280 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Performance
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
147 mph
Maximum Speed
173 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420d Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.61 lb/hp
BMW 420d Coupé
19.55 lb/hp
10.61 lb/hp
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 420d Coupé
49 mpg
44 mpg
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
738 mi
Range
703 mi
BMW 420d Coupé
738 mi
703 mi
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
109.1 kWh
BMW 420d Coupé
98.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 420d Coupé
ALPINA D4 Bi-Turbo Coupé
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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