The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 57,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,700
 BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
108.7
178
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.61 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-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 N52
N54-K20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
177 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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