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BMW Alpina X3 Estate XD3 3.0 5dr Switch-Tronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	X3
Price	£72,885
Engine Power - BHP	394
Acceleration	4.6
Top Speed	166 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	39.2
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	202
Length	4715 mm
Width	1897 mm
Height	1665 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2145 kg

Driver Convenience

Cruise control with braking function
Drive Performance Control with ECO PRO, Comfort+, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Adaptive modes
Enhanced bluetooth telephone pre with USB audio interface and voice control
Intelligent emergency calling
Live cockpit professional in ALPINA design
Service interval indicator
Variable sports power steering

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

ALPINA Switch-Tronic 8 speed Sport automatic transmission
Larger capacity fuel tank
Sport rear differential

Entertainment

DAB tuner

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
Active air stream kidney grille
Alpina door sill trim
Alpina exhaust system with stainless steel and double-ended tailpipes
Alpina rear valance with two double-ended tailpipes
Auto dimming and folding door mirrors
Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
High beam assistant
Production plaque with production number
Rain sensitive wipers + automatic lighting
Rear side wing doors
Third brake light

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
Ambient interior lighting
Anthracite headlining
Automatic air conditioning with two zone control
Electric front seats + driver memory
Extended storage
Front head restraints
Front sport seats
Luggage compartment separating net
Rear head restraints
Through load system

Packs

Connected package professional - BMW Alpina XD3

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Airbags - front, side and head airbags, passenger airbag deactivation
Dynamic safety
Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Alarm system

Trim

Aluminium fine cutting interior trim with pearl chrome finish
Sensatec instrument panel

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	202

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	16.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb

39.2

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	3
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	124000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.6
Engine Power - BHP	394
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	800
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	166 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	255/45 R20
Tyre Size Rear	285/40 R20
Wheel Style	ALPINA CLASSIC
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1665 mm
Length	4715 mm
Wheelbase	2864 mm
Width	1897 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2138 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	68
Gross Vehicle Weight	2580 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1600 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	550 l
Max. Loading Weight	435 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2145 kg
No. of Seats	5

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