The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

€ 67,900
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
€ 41,800
 BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 325d
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,800

ⓘ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 and height, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is 0.3 inches longer.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)
110.6
182
182.4 in
Length
182 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.22 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (13 - 15)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW N47
N55-R20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
188 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
770 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
770 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data