The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 61,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,200
 BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200

ⓘ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 325i
56.6
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 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 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 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 325i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.85 %
BMW 325i xDrive Automatic (08 - 11)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N54-K20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
174 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
23 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325i
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
477 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
384 mi
477 mi
BMW 325i
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).
155.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
193.3 kWh
155.3 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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