The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. BMW 325xi Touring Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 69,700

€ 41,000

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 325xi Touring.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.8
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
110.6
182.4
108.7
178
182.4 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-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 N53
N55-R20
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
404 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi Touring
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
443 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
9.71 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
31 mpg
29 mpg
BMW 325xi Touring
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
484 mi
Range
490 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
484 mi
490 mi
BMW 325xi Touring
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
151.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
BMW 325xi Touring
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
307 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325xi Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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