The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325d (10 - 11)
€ 61,200

€ 37,800

€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo is 0.6 inches longer and 0 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56
71.5
79.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178.4
178.9 in
Length
178.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4508 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.73 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
N54-K30
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 hp
201 hp
BMW 325d
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
398 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
BMW 325d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d
▶ REPLAY
9.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.55 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
9.18 lb/hp
17.55 lb/hp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 325d
17 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
408 mi
Range
665 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
665 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
117.3 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data