The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 72,600
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 41,700
 BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12) BMW 325d Touring
€ 72,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700

ⓘ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 Touring is 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
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
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.2
182.4 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4729 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.95 %
BMW 325d Touring Automatic (10 - 12)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
F31
Generation
E91
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 automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
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
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
317 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
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
466 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
466 mi
611 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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
151.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 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
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft