The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M340i xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08)
€ 62,000
€ 36,800
€ 62,000
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 BMW M340i is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the ALPINA D3 DPF.
BMW M340i
ALPINA D3 DPF
56.7
71.9
81.4
55.6
71.5
79.3
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.7 in
Height
55.6 in
112.2
185.6
108.7
178
185.6 in
Length
178 in
112.2 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M340i
ALPINA D3 DPF
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
16.32 %
General
BMW M340i
ALPINA D3 DPF
G20
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW M340i
ALPINA D3 DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
B58-B30
Engine Code
M47

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
369 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW M340i
369 hp
197 hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW M340i
369 lb‑ft
302 lb‑ft
ALPINA D3 DPF
Performance
BMW M340i
ALPINA D3 DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M340i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 DPF
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10.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.34 lb/hp
BMW M340i
10.43 lb/hp
16.34 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M340i
ALPINA D3 DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW M340i
34 mpg
40 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
524 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW M340i
524 mi
642 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW M340i
132.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
ALPINA D3 DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M340i
ALPINA D3 DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















