The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325d (08 - 10)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 37,100
 BMW 325d (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,100

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 325d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182.2
Blueprint BMW 325d (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
182.2 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4508 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.03 %
BMW 325d (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
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 M57
N55-R20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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