The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Coupé Switch-Tronic (03 - 06) vs. BMW 325i Coupé (06 - 07)
€ 53,200
€ 37,000
€ 53,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 S Coupé is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the BMW 325i Coupé.
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
53.8
69.2
80.1
54.9
70.2
78.1
69.2 in
Width
70.2 in
80.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
53.8 in
Height
54.9 in
107.3
176.7
108.7
180.3
176.7 in
Length
180.3 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
General
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
E46
Generation
E92
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
E5/1
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
301 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i Coupé
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i Coupé
Performance
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
165 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
10.84 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
28 mpg
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
20 mpg
28 mpg
BMW 325i Coupé
13 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
337 mi
Range
466 mi
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
337 mi
466 mi
BMW 325i Coupé
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
159.2 kWh
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
219.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
BMW 325i Coupé
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S Coupé
BMW 325i Coupé
2
Doors
2
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
