The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 63,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 40,200
 BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325xi Touring
€ 63,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 325xi Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
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
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
108.7
178
178.8 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
4023 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4762 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.13 %
BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
N54-K20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
173 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

226 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring

▶ REPLAY
11.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
11.33 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
23 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
23 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
16 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
384 mi
Range
388 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
384 mi
388 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
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).
191.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
193.3 kWh
191.4 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
393 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
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