The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 39,200
 BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
182.4 in
Length
178.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.56 %
BMW 325d Automatic (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 automatic 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
188 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
611 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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