The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 Automatic (12 - 13) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 52,800
€ 36,800
€ 52,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 3 is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
182 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA D3 DPF
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
15.6 %
General
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA D3 DPF
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
N55-B30
Engine Code
M47
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
335 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
332 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
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11.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
11.39 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
40 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
44 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
600 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
600 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
111.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW ActiveHybrid 3
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
