The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA D3 DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 325xi Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 36,800

€ 38,700

€ 36,800
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 length and width, but the ALPINA D3 DPF is 0.3 inches lower.
ALPINA D3 DPF
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
108.7
178
178 in
Length
178 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
108.7 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 325xi
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4586 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.71 %

General
ALPINA D3 DPF
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 325xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW N52
M47
Engine Code
N52-B25

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6500 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
197 hp
215 hp
BMW 325xi
302 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
ALPINA D3 DPF
302 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 325xi
Performance
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 325xi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA D3 DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325xi
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.77 lb/hp
ALPINA D3 DPF
16.34 lb/hp
16.77 lb/hp
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 325xi
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
24 mpg
ALPINA D3 DPF
40 mpg
24 mpg
BMW 325xi
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
642 mi
Range
395 mi
ALPINA D3 DPF
642 mi
395 mi
BMW 325xi
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 DPF
121.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
BMW 325xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA D3 DPF
BMW 325xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data