The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 38,700
 BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi
€ 67,900
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 325xi.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
55.5
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
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 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4586 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.96 %
BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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
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 325xi
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 325xi

Performance

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

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
395 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 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
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data