The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 60,400
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 37,600
 BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 325i Touring
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600

ⓘ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 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
57.1
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
71.5
79.3
55.8
Blueprint BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.8 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 325i 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 325i Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.7 %
BMW 325i Touring Automatic (05 - 07)

General

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i 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 325i 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 325i Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
175 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
395 mi
Range
426 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
395 mi
426 mi
BMW 325i 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).
174.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
187.5 kWh
174.3 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
381 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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