The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,400
 BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08) BMW 325xi
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400

ⓘ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 325xi.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
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 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.85 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)

General

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

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N55-R20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
190 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

184 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
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