Alpina D4 Biturbo driven - is this the world's best performance diesel?

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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.
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@Michael_Michaels 9 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the alpina body kits and wheels...

@tvieso 9 жыл бұрын

Same. Just classy, refined and not overly aggressive while being as functional as possible. There's so much beauty in Alpina's discreet modifications, aesthetically and performance-wise.

@jakubbalog8610 9 жыл бұрын

I like alpina too cause those bmws still looks elegant whereas m cars are too aggressive looking

@taysinspired5787 7 жыл бұрын

i love this video. i wish the d4 was available in the states

@martinkulik9466 4 жыл бұрын

they are the worst thing about alpina actually. they have terrible body kits with no taste whatsoever.

@Freimopp777 4 жыл бұрын

@@martinkulik9466 Alpina is class

@HighSpeedManiaNet 9 жыл бұрын

The D4 looks really amazing and If I was going to buy a diesel, this car would definitely be my first choice. Amazing looks + amazing perfomance. Can't really go wrong with BMW.

@autocar 9 жыл бұрын

Is the *Alpina D4 Biturbo* the best diesel-powered performance car on sale today?

@JaySee5 9 жыл бұрын

Is the diesel Audi R8 no longer on sale?

@schl0tte 9 жыл бұрын

JaySee5 Was it ever on sale?

@Mazotheman 9 жыл бұрын

JaySee5 It never was on sale. The development of R8 TDI vehicles was cancelled.

@JaySee5 9 жыл бұрын

Imothep Ah! Right! It seems the V12 TDI never made it to production. Now there are rumors of a V8 TDI.

@ChevroletastragtcOPC 9 жыл бұрын

JaySee5 Actually it was produced for the q8, until a couple of years ago, with 500bhp and 1000nm of torque if am not wrong.

@theokan89 9 жыл бұрын

There is something with bmw designs, at launch I criticize but after a year or two, I am in love.

@TSunderground 4 жыл бұрын

Yhis is because you are not bmw enthusiast

@4dshow 9 жыл бұрын

Keep it up lads! It's awesome how you test all kinds of cars on film. even diesels. I'll keep buying your mag for a long time to come. And I'm in New Zealand to boot.

@BenLomonRail 9 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful car. I wish diesels were more prominent in North America, just for cars like this!

@MrStlover99 9 жыл бұрын

omg, I change my mind about 7 series and handling, wow and that drift!!!

@iantownsend5480 9 жыл бұрын

That car is a bloody good sleeper, I'd like to replace my F30 3 series with a D3 in a few years

@nils9949 8 жыл бұрын

I've driven a 435d Xdrive and it was great, but the Alpina seems to be even better. Looks fantastic as well.

@mergimfera11 7 жыл бұрын

most beautiful coupe ever, hands down!

@Marco-dr5ho 9 жыл бұрын

Please, use Nm instead of lb ft

@amygal1000 9 жыл бұрын

Must say, I myself prefer lb's/ft as a torque measurement

@grmancool 9 жыл бұрын

I prefer lb-ft. The numbers are more consistent with hp than on N-m And btw, torque is force times distance, not divided. So it's N-m and lb-ft, not N/m or lb/ft

@Marco-dr5ho 9 жыл бұрын

Grman Rodriguez Yes, my mistake...it's Nm. In my opinion they should use the derived units of SI so kW for power and Nm for torque, but this is only my opinion :)

@delboy2596 9 жыл бұрын

Why? We're in the UK

@Marco-dr5ho 9 жыл бұрын

Del Johnson The metric system is in official use within the United Kingdom

@slabsides1 9 жыл бұрын

My new favorite coupe. Luv it!

@kNIGHTriderryder 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent review subscribed

@bozny22 9 жыл бұрын

Alpina take everything Bmw then take it to their own tuning house and improve all major components, improved power, transmission, suspension etc, that plus cool blue clocks and colours and/or decals, badges very unique interiors compared to standard BMW like weird leather colours... if I had that stack of money and wanted a BMW I would definitely buy an Alpina to set myself apart from all of the same looking BMWs that people below find annoying!

@WEIMYBIMMER 9 жыл бұрын

Great review.

@philwilkins3976 3 жыл бұрын

Usual great review by Steve

@deeperpurposelive 7 жыл бұрын

Actually it does look rather refined and great. And like someone below said, with that kind of drivability and in the case of this car alone I'd finally go for the diesel.

@seanmcneill8899 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing car just love it and great car control.

@jamonlewis6466 6 жыл бұрын

This D4 is a classic.

@kobenoyashi3394 9 жыл бұрын

the wheels / tires on the Alpina models look so much better than stock!

@Brascofarian 9 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised Alpina are still going. They were the ultimate beemer when I was a kid in the 80's but since then, BMW's M cars have pretty much nailed everything.

@grechjames 9 жыл бұрын

Give me a D2 and I'm absolutely Sold!

@FretFreak02 9 жыл бұрын

For me personally, I don't care much for a true sportscar, like for example the M4. I mostly like to drive comfortably and relaxed, and besides I don't like to fill it up with gas every other day. What I do like, is a car that's fast when I need it to be! I love cars like these: a wolf in sheep clothing. Fast when you want it to be, same goes for relaxed driving and also the mpg's on a diesel like this is just pretty amazing.

@bdass 7 жыл бұрын

i agree you need proper paddles not tiny buttons to shift gears

@jaybyme Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you test the Alpina XD4

@Tralasse 8 жыл бұрын

D5 Review please!

@axelhernandez61 9 жыл бұрын

I have the M57 engine twin turbo Diesel and I LOVE IT!! I wish that Alpina could sell the D4 here in the states. I would be in line for one, my car is currently at 340 whp and 574 wtq. BMWoA bring over here

@thesamuraijujistu 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing car !!! Love it !!!

@MadDocLive 9 жыл бұрын

Wow. My perfect everyday car.

@wickiezulu 9 жыл бұрын

Would like to see what Alpina can do with D1 / D2 Bi-Turbo versions of the 1 Series and 2 Series.

@CarelessGamer15 6 жыл бұрын

Can anybody tell me the color option on this example? It's beautiful!

@ashy_gee6 9 жыл бұрын

Eye opening comment over M3. This most drive brilliantly.

@JasonWaterfalls13 9 жыл бұрын

I'd drive the hell out of this car! Love diesels. Too bad we'll probably never see one in the U.S....

@mazin2892 9 жыл бұрын

I've considered buying a diesel in the future but i have never been in a fast diesel before, I keep hearing about how fast remapped and even standard 335d's are. Are they powerful enough to give you the 'stomach drop' rollercoaster feeling? For anyone who has been in a fast diesel thanks in advanced.

@leloodallasmultipass 9 жыл бұрын

can you get these in the yew knighted staights?

@wilhelmsteyn9980 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2011 bmw 330d . done the exuast, soafware , intack. and i got 258 kw 750 nm. 275 km/h

@somuchdownforce7105 9 жыл бұрын

When is the video review for the Mercedes AMG GT coming out?

@Da1Critik 9 жыл бұрын

Got the same petrol light on as well I'll bet!!!

@delboy2596 9 жыл бұрын

I just configured one of these on their website and it came out a £55k with a few must haves. Not far off an M4.

@Gavin756 9 жыл бұрын

Effortless style and performance. A very classy automobile.

@soton000 9 жыл бұрын

M57N Engine and its clones R the best diesel engine ever when looking at reliability.and this straight 6 sound x-D

@DocHavoc0512 9 жыл бұрын

I love Alpina wheels

@echoid 9 жыл бұрын

Great car but such a shame they only use the SE body kit and bumpers, if it had the MSport bumpers I would defiantly buy it

@Dr.Bob85 9 жыл бұрын

Steve, is there a review of your Alpina D3 somewhere?

@hyperlogos 9 жыл бұрын

I'll take two. Nice upgrade from my 3 liter 1982 Mercedes :p

@th3phacee 9 жыл бұрын

If im ever gonna buy a diesel i would buy this.Absolutely!

@MrSuperdoop 6 жыл бұрын

Steve please could you review the xd3

@jakemcgrae7539 6 жыл бұрын

is the Hydrogen 7 series available in Toronto?

@shaolindreams 9 жыл бұрын

seems pretty sweet for a diesel

@yankidiot 4 жыл бұрын

Hi is this engine based on the 335d? or the 330d

@Mikkel111 2 жыл бұрын

Would've been nice to see this compared to the 435D.

@paulyC 9 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see what they could fiddle with on the new M5. that would be sweet.

@DBoy0113 9 жыл бұрын

Man like STEVE

@leivabernie 6 жыл бұрын

The fact that some people dislike the alpinas is mind boggling...

@zol_aj 9 жыл бұрын

where is this road? looks really nice to drive

@sSnip3Zz 7 жыл бұрын

i would choice the d3 because i like 4/5 doors

@combedpubes 9 жыл бұрын

Just watched the M4 vs i8, so which is better the M4 or this D4 Alpina?

@Markanoli 7 жыл бұрын

His voice sounds just like Johnny Eve's at the start of the video

@madant7777 9 жыл бұрын

Man, I love Alpina, even since the '80.

@ASW_TV 7 жыл бұрын

How does this compare to the 335d xdrive? 🤔

@Jemalacane0 9 жыл бұрын

I love it and want it.

@Ratalala 8 жыл бұрын

What brakes does it have ?

@QFTS 9 жыл бұрын

Is the D3 based on the 330d or the 335d?

@Qamil323 5 жыл бұрын

0:15 What's music / song name?

@fesselerokechukwu6792 9 жыл бұрын

Are Alpina vehicles available in the US?

@tudorsor91 7 жыл бұрын

how about the wind noise and road noise?

@gogutzy 8 жыл бұрын

too bad they don't do the gran coupe along with the two :P that would have been the bomb.

@einzeltier 9 жыл бұрын

Funny to see how most of the "foreigners" struggle to get the concept of Alpina. Without wanting to sound arrogant, if you dont understand it, you're simply missing "understatement" :)

@jackal2513 9 жыл бұрын

Its Chobham test track

@tan9640 9 жыл бұрын

Why dont they have the same style steering wheel as in the m4??

@shammyali3895 7 жыл бұрын

Alpina should start using the m sport style steering wheel

@Danial0152 9 жыл бұрын

give it a remap and it will be a better car than the M4 all year round and to live with

@ioannistr4406 8 жыл бұрын

Do Alpinas have service in BMW dealers?

@540iDavid 8 жыл бұрын

+Ioannis Tr Yea. The package is ordered through BMW when you buy your car.

@xedosmillercycle9704 8 жыл бұрын

yes

@joshbriggsDayZBeast 9 жыл бұрын

maybe a bit less on the whispering in my ear narration, i dont like to hear all the strange liquidy noise in peoples mouths when they talk, but very good review, i really like the Alpina

@tan9640 9 жыл бұрын

M4 allday even tho its a petrol but this is one hell of a car

@peterbennpan7288 6 жыл бұрын

Should have a better steering wheel. The m sport steering wheel with an alpina theme at least

@gmartirosyan 8 жыл бұрын

Where is this place?

@MichaelWalker-ve8nl 9 жыл бұрын

Dunno if i wanna buy this i think imma just stick with my m3 for now just bought a new 599 so before i go spend some more big bucks i will have to test trive this

@f10italia 6 жыл бұрын

Where is he driving the car? What road/track?

@sophievanginneken9162 8 жыл бұрын

Best diesel ever!!!

@lotec1000 9 жыл бұрын

I am thinking of buying 330cd e46 Manual here they are 4-6k EURO

@Bunchofhelmets 9 жыл бұрын

I've got a 2002 e46 330D saloon and I love it, I've have tuned GTI's/Typre-R's and it is just as quick once you've got going and it is so effortless in its power delivery. Just buy one with good service history, swirl flaps removed and make sure the Clutch/DMFW is healthy and you're set.

@alexmills880 9 жыл бұрын

what about mm3/4 vs alpina b3/4

@swansmeister 2 жыл бұрын

Everybody seems to be forgetting the m550xd, ok it's a heavier car but seeing alpina is more based on luxery than sport who is ever going to drive it on a track so who cares the m550xd is heavier, it also has more power as standard and if tuned the difference is even bigger. I think an 5550xd also has so much more presence than the d3 and the interior if specced right also.

@TheTonicro 9 жыл бұрын

so this must be the best car in the world

@michelangelobuonarroti3752 9 жыл бұрын

Having reviewed the D3 and now the lovely D4, do you think we will see a review of the D5 in the near future? ps. Tell 'em to send to us Shermans, we'd love 'em!

@dailyforman 9 жыл бұрын

nice car

@nastyscorp 8 жыл бұрын

is 320d also a good fun to drive ?

@paulanderson79 4 жыл бұрын

Its very nice indeed but obviously doesn't have the urgency of this model.

@136Hammer 9 жыл бұрын

Why put wheels that big on it? I like the look of more sidewall.

@dennissaathoff5623 9 жыл бұрын

A nice car which delivers performance. Unfortunately it is too heavy and big if you like sportscars. So if you go for a sportscar, I would prefer a Porsche Cayman S for instance. About the same price-range, but the Porsche is a handy two-seater, is lighter and comes with a boxer motor. It doesn't go over 300 km/h but well, it handles better and feels more accurate. Take a corner with an Alpina and with a Porsche, and you will feel the difference. If you want a comfortable long-range car, the Alpina should be the better choice.

@Pete762 9 жыл бұрын

The d4 looks so much better than the d3

@Damayn 9 жыл бұрын

It certainly doesn't look 'completely stunning' as it looks like every other BMW saloon/couple..

@Dashtea 9 жыл бұрын

That is just complete nonsense!

@buca9696 9 жыл бұрын

Alpina were never flashy flashy with their cars. They only made subtle changes to the body.

@2JZGTE30BMW 9 жыл бұрын

tavi921 so they did fuck all?

@buca9696 9 жыл бұрын

Tim Huth Most of their modifications take place under the bonnet.

@joeb3530 9 жыл бұрын

Alpina have never made drastic modifications to a BMW's exterior (I mean it would be hard to make them look better!). They've always been about refining and tweaking the power/drive trains.

@andreiarama8745 9 жыл бұрын

i think alpina d4 GC is the perfect car

@StylinRed 9 жыл бұрын

anyone else spot the Drone? i'll give ye a hint it's at 0:16

@BMF-NJ 9 жыл бұрын

The chassis is wider than the d3 same engine tho and suspension

@TheYBGOON 9 жыл бұрын

D3 Estate please

@davidmitchell5638 9 жыл бұрын

holy shit i just think you got me love a diesel car i mean A DIESEL??? man i just can't help but love it! but hey what's up with 5:16 ALPINA D4 TURBO on the back i mean they are to showy and hideous:o but great job what next C63 ///AMG i can't wait for that one.

@madant7777 9 жыл бұрын

Actually it is even better with those letters, like a decadent version, more German than German sort of thing.

@heavymetal375 8 жыл бұрын

+UzzyFuzzyy your comments ARE pointless...