The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Touring (16 - 18)
€ 74,700

€ 45,600

€ 74,700
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 the ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring and the BMW 325d Touring are absolutely identical. Both are 182.4 inches long, 71.3 inches wide and 56.3 inches tall.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
56.3
71.3
79.2
56.3
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
110.6
182.4
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 Touring
BMW 325d Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.87 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
F31
Generation
F31
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 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
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 Touring
434 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d Touring
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325d Touring
▶ REPLAY
9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.36 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
16.36 lb/hp
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325d Touring
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
48 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
29 mpg
48 mpg
BMW 325d Touring
22 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
460 mi
Range
723 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
460 mi
723 mi
BMW 325d Touring
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.7 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
153.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
BMW 325d Touring
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 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
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft












42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
42.5 cu ft