The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

€ 41,400
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) BMW 420i Coupé
€ 43,000
 ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
€ 41,400
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 420i Coupé is 2.3 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé.
BMW 420i Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
54.8
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
71.9
79.4
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
70.2
78
71.9 in
Width
70.2 in
79.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78 in
54.8 in
Height
54.9 in
Blueprint BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
110.6
182.6
Blueprint ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
180.3
182.6 in
Length
180.3 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 420i Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
BMW 420i Coupé xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.49 %
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)

General

BMW 420i Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
F32
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 420i Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
181 hp
211 hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 420i Coupé
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Performance

BMW 420i Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
144 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 420i Coupé

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
BMW 420i Coupé
19.55 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 420i Coupé
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 420i Coupé
37 mpg
42 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
677 mi
BMW 420i Coupé
583 mi
677 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 420i Coupé
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 420i 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
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data