The Comparative Analysis :

ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 52,000
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) ALPINA B3 S
€ 39,200
 BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 325d
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The ALPINA B3 S is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 325d.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
54.9
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
68.5
76.3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
71.5
78.3
68.5 in
Width
71.5 in
76.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
54.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
107.3
176
Blueprint BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)
108.7
178.4
176 in
Length
178.4 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in

Vehicle Weight

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.09 %
BMW 325d Automatic (08 - 10)

General

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
Straight-six gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW M57
E5/1
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.3 L / 161 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
301 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 hp
194 hp
BMW 325d
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B3 S

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
38 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
38 mpg
BMW 325d
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
337 mi
Range
611 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
611 mi
BMW 325d
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).
127.6 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data