The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 43,900
 BMW 325d (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
178.9 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.55 %
BMW 325d (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
N54-K20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
174 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
10.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
10.9 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
16 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
770 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
193.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data