The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring Switch-Tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 325i Touring xDrive Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 74,700

€ 42,900

€ 74,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 325i Touring.
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
56.3
71.3
79.2
55.8
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.3 in
Height
55.8 in
110.6
182.4
108.7
178.2
182.4 in
Length
178.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.52 %

General
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
F31
Generation
E91
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 N53
N55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
434 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
434 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Touring
487 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
487 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Touring
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
188 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 325i Touring
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9.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.79 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
9.04 lb/hp
17.79 lb/hp
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
26 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Touring
19 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
409 mi
Range
472 mi
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
409 mi
472 mi
BMW 325i Touring
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
172.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
BMW 325i Touring
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Bi-Turbo Touring
BMW 325i Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft











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