2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 5 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 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 640 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Alpina D3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 640 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina D3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 485 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 2007 Alpina D3 has manual transmission. 2007 Alpina D3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina D3 | 2012 BMW 640 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | D3 | 640 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 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 | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1365 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |