The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

€ 58,800
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,600
 BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11) BMW 325i
€ 58,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘ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 width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
56
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
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 (08 - 10)
108.7
178.9
Blueprint BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.7 %
BMW 325i Automatic (08 - 11)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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 N53
N54-K20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
355 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
177 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
32 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
24 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 325i
17 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
400 mi
Range
529 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
400 mi
529 mi
BMW 325i
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).
140.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
185.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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