The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,800
 BMW 325d (10 - 11) BMW 325d
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 325d (10 - 11)
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.12 %
BMW 325d (10 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
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
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N55-R20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
185 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
472 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
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