The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)

€ 65,900
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
€ 45,600
 BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18) BMW 325d Touring
€ 65,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600

ⓘ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 Touring is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 325d Touring.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
57.7
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
71.5
79.3
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
71.3
80
71.5 in
Width
71.3 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
108.7
178.8
Blueprint BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
178.8 in
Length
182.4 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4685 lb
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring AWD Switch-Tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.64 %
BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)

General

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
E91
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
N54-K30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring

Performance

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
181 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d Touring

▶ REPLAY
10.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
10.02 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
23 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
17 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
388 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
191.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
377 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft
38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft