The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 40,000
 BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.27 %
BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
E90
Generation
E90
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N54-K20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

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

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 325d
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
621 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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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