The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (13 - 15) vs. BMW 325i Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 58,100

€ 36,100

€ 58,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo is 4.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 325i.
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
55.5
71.3
79.2
55.9
71.5
78.3
71.3 in
Width
71.5 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
55.5 in
Height
55.9 in
110.6
182.2
108.7
178
182.2 in
Length
178 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.8 %

General
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
F30
Generation
E90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
N57-D30
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
345 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
345 hp
215 hp
BMW 325i
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
516 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325i
Performance
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
173 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325i
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10.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
10.77 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
44 mpg
26 mpg
BMW 325i
39 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
703 mi
Range
435 mi
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
703 mi
435 mi
BMW 325i
Environmental Impact
109.1 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 D3 Bi-Turbo
109.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
BMW 325i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
351 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo
BMW 325i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data