The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 42,900
 BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16) BMW 325d Touring
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring and the BMW 325d Touring are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16)
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 Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4630 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
12.46 %
BMW 325d Touring (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
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 Touring
404 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
183 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

▶ REPLAY
10.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.56 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
10.07 lb/hp
16.56 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
695 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
695 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
104.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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