Autocar: Alpina D4 Biturbo driven

Zeiss · 11-28-2014, 05:42 AM

Featured on BIMMERPOST.com

The D4 Biturbo is Alpina's follow up to the stunning D3. It's capable of reaching 60mph in 4.6 seconds and can return up to 53mpg. Sounds like the perfect package, then, but are there any drawbacks? Steve Sutcliffe finds out.

spuntyb · 11-28-2014, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SKBMW

I shed a tear whenever I read these reviews. That we can't have these amazing diesel cars here in the states is criminal. What a beautiful ride...

Babo335 · 11-28-2014, 09:17 AM

Awesome car.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-28-2014, 11:17 AM

the Alpina D4 is a great car

ICTZHP · 11-28-2014, 12:20 PM

I think the fuel prices are set to discourage US consumers buying diesels at a rate that would encourage manufacturers from bringing more options. I have a 2009 X5d and love it. For most of my ownership the price of diesel in my area hovered around the price of premium unleaded, maybe 10 cents a gallon more. I filled up yesterday and is was 60 cents a gallon more. Less refining required and they reem the consumer like that!

And they do that while pushing higher CAFE requirements and ramming ethanol down our throats which just lowers fuel economy.

Enough ranting. Back to the regularly scheduled discussion.... Yes this car would be awesome!

300hp · 11-28-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ICTZHP

I think the fuel prices are set to discourage US consumers buying diesels at a rate that would encourage manufacturers from bringing more options. I have a 2009 X5d and love it. For most of my ownership the price of diesel in my area hovered around the price of premium unleaded, maybe 10 cents a gallon more. I filled up yesterday and is was 60 cents a gallon more. Less refining required and they reem the consumer like that!

And they do that while pushing higher CAFE requirements and ramming ethanol down our throats which just lowers fuel economy.

Enough ranting. Back to the regularly scheduled discussion.... Yes this car would be awesome!

Where are you, where I am ever since i got the diesel this year I have been paying a bit less than the premium I pay for my F30. I filled up my diesel for around $60 for about 20 gallons the other day.

vladberca · 11-28-2014, 12:41 PM

I would take the M4! Alpina D4 is more like a Gt car, fast and relaxing for long trips, but not as raw as an M4

Stevens21234 · 11-28-2014, 01:42 PM

not a fan and never will be of this reviewer

Falafel Combo · 11-28-2014, 01:47 PM

I was cringing the whole time at the low profile tires. I can't believe he didn't damage the rims.

Excellent, excellent car and all around package.

RingMeister01 · 11-28-2014, 01:48 PM

We need this in the U.S.

wdeerfield · 11-28-2014, 02:10 PM

that front lip makes the front bumper tolerable finally. wish we got these here

3M TAPE · 11-28-2014, 02:31 PM

The more I look at the Alpina stuffs, the more I like the "luxury line"
I think the luxury line is the best looking model for the 3er and 4er.
No wonder Alpina took this version, great looking car.

3M TAPE · 11-28-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

I would take the M4! Alpina D4 is more like a Gt car, fast and relaxing for long trips, but not as raw as an M4

Raw? M4?
I don't think so..

TheBingoBalls · 11-28-2014, 02:33 PM

Personally would take the D3/D4 over a M3/M4.

X3paul · 11-28-2014, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

I shed a tear whenever I read these reviews. That we can't have these amazing diesel cars here in the states is criminal. What a beautiful ride...

Don't mate. there is no substitute for a petrol engine sound. Granted bmw´s petrol engines are one of the worst sounding in the business (specially at idle) but still better than the diesel´s - those for sure the worse. I dont care much for torque - AMG does that better anyways - and a sports car with a diesel clatter?? no thanks. Thats like getting an armani suit with flip flops.

X3paul · 11-28-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by vladberca

I would take the M4! Alpina D4 is more like a Gt car, fast and relaxing for long trips, but not as raw as an M4

the M4 raw? what does that make the E46 CSL?

Maddict3 · 11-28-2014, 02:57 PM

It amazes me how this guys always has something to say about the M4 LOL...

Hedoniste · 11-28-2014, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Maddict3

It amazes me how this guys always has something to say about the M4 LOL...

+1 lol

MMM3PWR · 11-28-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by spuntyb

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Originally Posted by SKBMW

I shed a tear whenever I read these reviews. That we can't have these amazing diesel cars here in the states is criminal. What a beautiful ride...

Why can't you buy one and have it shipped over here to the U.S.?

norMcal · 11-28-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ICTZHP

I think the fuel prices are set to discourage US consumers buying diesels at a rate that would encourage manufacturers from bringing more options.

+1

clbmw · 11-28-2014, 06:38 PM

Every time Alpina are mentioned, the US customers want them. Why not just open one west coast dealership and one east? It's not like we have many in the UK (unfortunately).

ChrisMT79 · 11-28-2014, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by clbmw

Every time Alpina are mentioned, the US customers want them. Why not just open one west coast dealership and one east? It's not like we have many in the UK (unfortunately).

I'd say due to the lack of knowledge from the general public as to what Alpina is, they would fair best to partner with an existing BMW dealership in West/East.
I love the product Alpina produces. I can see exactly what they strive for, and from the lip to the wheels, it just appeals to me inside and out.
And I agree, it makes no sense to compare this to an M3/4 for anything more than a reference for those of us who won't see this in our market. Completely different purpose, and Alpinas end goal is not to one up the M.

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ICTZHP Private 25 Rep 98 Posts Drives: E92 M3 and G06 X6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Wichita, KS iTrader: (1)	I think the fuel prices are set to discourage US consumers buying diesels at a rate that would encourage manufacturers from bringing more options. I have a 2009 X5d and love it. For most of my ownership the price of diesel in my area hovered around the price of premium unleaded, maybe 10 cents a gallon more. I filled up yesterday and is was 60 cents a gallon more. Less refining required and they reem the consumer like that! And they do that while pushing higher CAFE requirements and ramming ethanol down our throats which just lowers fuel economy. Enough ranting. Back to the regularly scheduled discussion.... Yes this car would be awesome!
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vladberca Major General 763 Rep 5,561 Posts Drives: '18 octavia 2.0 tdi dsg Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Craiova iTrader: (0)	I would take the M4! Alpina D4 is more like a Gt car, fast and relaxing for long trips, but not as raw as an M4
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Falafel Combo Banned 3773 Rep 6,673 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive50i Join Date: May 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (3)	I was cringing the whole time at the low profile tires. I can't believe he didn't damage the rims. Excellent, excellent car and all around package.
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wdeerfield A family of bimmers 2747 Rep 7,742 Posts Drives: '18 G01 X3M40i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Clifton Park, NY iTrader: (0)	that front lip makes the front bumper tolerable finally. wish we got these here __________________ 2018 PB/Black G01 X3M40i \| 699M \| ZDA \| ZPP \| ZPX \| Maxton front lip \| X3M vents \| 15mm Spacers \| Diamond G20 style grills
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3M TAPE Banned 350 Rep 1,225 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: States iTrader: (0)	The more I look at the Alpina stuffs, the more I like the "luxury line" I think the luxury line is the best looking model for the 3er and 4er. No wonder Alpina took this version, great looking car.
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clbmw Major 633 Rep 1,484 Posts Drives: 320d M135i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Every time Alpina are mentioned, the US customers want them. Why not just open one west coast dealership and one east? It's not like we have many in the UK (unfortunately).
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