The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 35,300
 BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07) BMW 325d DPF
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 325d DPF.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.84 %
BMW 325d DPF (06 - 07)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N55-R20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d DPF
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d DPF

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d DPF

▶ REPLAY
9.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.18 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.58 lb/hp
18.18 lb/hp
BMW 325d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 325d DPF
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
592 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
592 mi
BMW 325d DPF
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
131.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
131.6 kWh
BMW 325d DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data