The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,000
 BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16) BMW 325d Touring
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)
110.6
182.4
178.8 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4674 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.21 %
BMW 325d Touring Steptronic (15 - 16)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
N54-K20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
355 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
355 hp
215 hp
BMW 325d Touring
369 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
175 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
49 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
738 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
738 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
98.8 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft