The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Touring DPF Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 63,400

€ 39,500

€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.8 inches longer and 1.9 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring DPF
57.7
71.5
79.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.7 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
178
178.8 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring DPF
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.23 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring DPF
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW M57
N54-K20
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring DPF
173 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 325d Touring DPF
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
384 mi
Range
583 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
583 mi
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Environmental Impact
193.3 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).
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).
133.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft