What is the Alpina D3?
The Alpina D3 is based on the BMW 3 Series, a compact executive car. Across its generations, it has been available in saloon and estate forms, with coupé and convertible body styles in the E90 family. The estate offers extra carrying space while keeping the 3 Series’ more compact footprint. Alpina grew from a business tuning BMWs into a recognised car manufacturer, developing its own versions of BMW models.
Generations and engines
The E90 generation ran from 2010 to 2013 and includes the E90, E91, E92 and E93 body codes. The F30 followed from 2013 to 2019, with F30 and F31 forms. The G20 generation ran from 2020 to 2023 and includes the G20 and G21.
Across EU versions from 2010 to 2021, engine sizes range from 2.0 to 3.0 litres, and power from 157 kW (213 PS) to 257 kW (349 PS). The listed fuels are diesel and hybrid. The leading registration entries were 3.0-litre diesel versions rated at 257 kW (349 PS), with the highest annual counts in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
EU registrations
There were 1,848 EU registrations from 2010 to 2021. The D3 brings Alpina’s take on the 3 Series to drivers looking for a compact executive car, with saloon and estate forms among the options across its generations.
Questions and answers
What kind of car is the Alpina D3?
It is an Alpina based on the BMW 3 Series, with saloon and estate forms across its generations, as well as coupé and convertible forms in the E90 family.
What engines and power are listed for the D3?
EU versions range from 2.0- to 3.0-litre engines and 157 kW (213 PS) to 257 kW (349 PS). The listed fuels are diesel and hybrid.
How many D3s were registered in the EU?
There were 1,848 EU registrations from 2010 to 2021.
