Alpina D3 Touring (G21, facelift 2022) S 3.0 (355 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD SWTICH-TRONIC
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Alpina D3:
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Touring (G21, facelift 2022) Overview:
Alpina D3 (Touring (G21, facelift 2022)). With 730 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2020 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.8 s). The top speed reaches 270 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
The 3.0L BiTurbo diesel, enhanced with mild-hybrid tech, delivers immense torque (730 Nm) and impressive acceleration (4.8s 0-100km/h), making it a formidable long-distance cruiser and a surprisingly quick performer. Alpina's tuning ensures smooth, relentless power delivery across the rev range.
Fuel Economy
Achieving 6.9 l/100 km (WLTP combined) for a 355 Hp, AWD performance wagon is highly commendable, showcasing the efficiency benefits of modern diesel and mild-hybrid technology without compromising on performance.
Best Use Case:
High-speed touring, daily spirited driving, and long-distance travel where performance, efficiency, and comfort are all prioritized. Excellent for both Autobahn cruising and dynamic country road driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Phenomenal torque and acceleration for a diesel
- • Excellent fuel economy for its performance class
- • Superb long-distance cruiser with refined ride
- • Practical estate body with ample cargo space
- • Exclusive Alpina character and bespoke tuning
- • Refined mild-hybrid diesel powertrain
- • Confident All-Wheel Drive (AWD) grip
Cons:
- • High purchase price and limited availability
- • Diesel engine perception in some markets
- • Ride can still be firm for some compared to standard 3 Series
- • Less raw and aggressive than a full BMW M car (by design)
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(F30 LCI, Facelift 2015: 2015 - 2018).
| General: |
| Brand: | Alpina |
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| Model: | D3 |
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| Generation: | Touring (G21, facelift 2022) |
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| Modification (Engine): | S 3.0 (355 Hp) Mild Hybrid AWD SWTICH-TRONIC |
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| Start of production: | 2022 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | MHEV (Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle, power-assist hybrid, battery-assisted hybrid vehicles, BAHV) |
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| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 5 |
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| Engine: |
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
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| Power: | 355 Hp @ 4000-4200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 118.6 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 730 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 2993 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
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| Engine aspiration: | BiTurbo, Intercooler |
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| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 90 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 16.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
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| Combined fuel consumption (WLTP): | 6.9 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6d-ISC-FCM |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 270 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.7 kg/Hp, 175.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.8 kg/Nm, 361.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.6 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 2020 |
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| Max. weight: | 2430 |
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| Max load: | 410 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1510 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 500 l |
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| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 l |
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| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4723 mm mm [91mm more] |
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| Width: | 1827 mm mm [16mm more] |
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| Height: | 1438 mm mm [10mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2851 mm mm [41mm more] |
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| Width including mirrors: | 2068 mm |
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| Front track: | 1577 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1572 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) and the electric motor permanently drive the four wheels of the car with the ability to work only in mixed mode. |
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| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Gearbox type | Switch-Tronic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 255/35 R19 |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link spring suspension with stabilizer |
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| Electric: |
| Electric motor power: | 11 Hp |
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| Electric motor location: | Integrated into the transmission |
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| Battery voltage: | 48 V |
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