The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 sDrive18d Automatic (12 - 14) vs. ALPINA XD4 Switch-Tronic (18 - ..)
€ 38,800
€ 83,300
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The BMW X3 sDrive18d is 4.1 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the ALPINA XD4.
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ALPINA XD4
65.4
74.1
82.6
63.8
76.3
84.2
74.1 in
Width
76.3 in
82.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84.2 in
65.4 in
Height
63.8 in
110.6
183
112.8
187.1
183 in
Length
187.1 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
112.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ALPINA XD4
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
10.91 %
General
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ALPINA XD4
F25
Generation
G02
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ALPINA XD4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with four turbochargers (quad-turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
141 hp
383 hp
ALPINA XD4
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
568 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW X3 sDrive18d
266 lb‑ft
568 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD4
Performance
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ALPINA XD4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
167 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 sDrive18d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD4
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27.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.34 lb/hp
BMW X3 sDrive18d
27.44 lb/hp
11.34 lb/hp
ALPINA XD4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ALPINA XD4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW X3 sDrive18d
44 mpg
34 mpg
ALPINA XD4
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
771 mi
Range
613 mi
BMW X3 sDrive18d
771 mi
613 mi
ALPINA XD4
Environmental Impact
111 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).
141.9 kWh
BMW X3 sDrive18d
111 kWh
141.9 kWh
ALPINA XD4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d (WLTP)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
367 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 sDrive18d
ALPINA XD4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.9 cu ft











45.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft















