The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 70,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 36,100
 BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325i
€ 70,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325i.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
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 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
14.6 %
BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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 N52
N55-R20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

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

187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
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