The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 325d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 52,000
€ 40,000
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 6 cm shorter, 7.8 cm narrower and 2.6 cm lower than the BMW 325d.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
1395
1739
1939
1421
1817
1989
1739 mm
Width
1817 mm
1939 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1989 mm
1395 mm
Height
1421 mm
2725
4471
2760
4531
4471 mm
Length
4531 mm
2725 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
1480 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.07 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
E46
Generation
E90
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
Straight-six petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
E5/1
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3346 CC
Engine Capacity
2993 CC
301 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
201 bhp
at 3750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
301 bhp
201 bhp
BMW 325d
362 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
430 NM
at 1750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
362 NM
430 NM
BMW 325d
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
165 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec
BMW 325d
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.01 kg/bhp
ALPINA B3 S
4.92 kg/bhp
8.01 kg/bhp
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
46 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
24 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 325d
16 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
63 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 L
337 mi
Range
621 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
621 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).
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).
125.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
125.5 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
160 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
500 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
440 L
Boot Capacity
460 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
