The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 325i Touring (05 - 07)
€ 62,900

€ 35,500

€ 62,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring is 0.8 inches longer and 1.3 inches taller.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
57.1
71.5
79.3
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
57.1 in
Height
55.8 in
108.7
178.8
108.7
178
178.8 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.44 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
E91
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
N54-K30
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
395 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
395 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
398 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
398 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
184 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.84 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.63 lb/hp
15.84 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
27 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
24 mpg
27 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
403 mi
Range
455 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
403 mi
455 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
162.9 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
183.8 kWh
162.9 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









38.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39.2 cu ft