The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo AWD Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 75,800
€ 39,400
€ 75,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 S Bi-Turbo is 4.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 325xi.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 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 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.15 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N53
N55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
187 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
184 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.04 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
30 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
28 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 325xi
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
449 mi
Range
495 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
449 mi
495 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
149.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
157.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
