The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 S Switch-Tronic (02 - 05) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 52,000
€ 36,100
€ 52,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the BMW 325i.
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325i
54.9
68.5
76.3
55.9
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
107.3
176
108.7
178
176 in
Length
178 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.63 %
General
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325i
E46
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325i
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
301 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
267 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA B3 S
267 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325i
165 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 S
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325i
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10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 S
10.84 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA B3 S
20 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
13 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
337 mi
Range
435 mi
ALPINA B3 S
337 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
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).
170.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 S
219.8 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 3
Emission Standard
Euro 4
447 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 S
BMW 325i
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
