The Comparative Analysis :
BMW X3 xDrive20i (08 - 10) vs. ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
€ 35,600
€ 69,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 69,100
ⓘ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 X3 xDrive20i is 3.1 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo.
BMW X3 xDrive20i
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
65.9
73
78.2
65.7
74.8
82.7
73 in
Width
74.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
65.9 in
Height
65.7 in
110
179.9
110.6
183
179.9 in
Length
183 in
110 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW X3 xDrive20i
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
12.84 %
General
BMW X3 xDrive20i
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
E83
Generation
F25
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW X3 xDrive20i
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N46
Engine Series
N46-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 hp
345 hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
148 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW X3 xDrive20i
148 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Performance
BMW X3 xDrive20i
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
123 mph
Maximum Speed
157 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
BMW X3 xDrive20i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 lb/hp
BMW X3 xDrive20i
25.77 lb/hp
12.68 lb/hp
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW X3 xDrive20i
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW X3 xDrive20i
26 mpg
36 mpg
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
462 mi
Range
631 mi
BMW X3 xDrive20i
462 mi
631 mi
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
135.8 kWh
BMW X3 xDrive20i
170.4 kWh
135.8 kWh
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW X3 xDrive20i
ALPINA XD3 Bi-Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.6 cu ft











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





















