The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d (16 - 18)

€ 72,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
€ 43,900
 BMW 325d (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 72,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo and the BMW 325d are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
56.3
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
71.3
79.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
71.3
80
71.3 in
Width
71.3 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
56.3 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
110.6
182.4
Blueprint BMW 325d (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
182.4 in
Length
182.4 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.93 %
BMW 325d (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
F30
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
N55-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
434 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
487 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
190 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
8.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.66 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
8.66 lb/hp
15.66 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
51 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
30 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 325d
22 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
472 mi
Range
770 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
472 mi
770 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
94.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
149.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data