The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325d (15 - 16)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,100
 BMW 325d (15 - 16) BMW 325d
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100

ⓘ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 shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 325d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW 325d (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
178 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4486 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.76 %
BMW 325d (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
E90
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
N54-K20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
177 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
185.7 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data