The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 61,200
€ 40,000
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 1.4 cm longer and 0.1 cm taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
1422
1817
2015
1421
1817
1989
1817 mm
Width
1817 mm
2015 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1422 mm
Height
1421 mm
2760
4545
2760
4531
4545 mm
Length
4531 mm
2760 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
1645 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
2090 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.13 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
E90
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Straight-six petrol 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
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
395 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
395 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 325d
540 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
540 NM
430 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
186 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
65 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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4.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
4.16 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
29 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
408 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
408 mi
621 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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
181.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
445 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
450 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
