2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2009 BMW 335
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina D3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina D3 would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 335 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2009 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | D3 | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
