The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 40,100
€ 38,700
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is an inch longer and 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
55.6
71.5
79.3
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
108.7
178.9
108.7
178
178.9 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.27 %
General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
E90
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
N47-D20
Engine Code
N52-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
211 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
211 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
332 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
152 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 325xi
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
16.35 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
42 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
677 mi
Range
395 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
677 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
187.5 kWh
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
115.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
